SOLUTION: write an equation for the sentences: One number is five times another and the sum of the two numbers is 28

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Question 255774: write an equation for the sentences: One number is five times another and the sum of the two numbers is 28
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=5y
x+y=28
substitute 5y for x
5y+y=28