SOLUTION: One number is 1/5 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 12. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.

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Question 1077682: One number is 1/5 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 12. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, amfagge92:
Answer by ikleyn(52790) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by amfagge92(93) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x and y be the numbers
x=1/5*y...eqn i
x+y=12....eqn ii
subtitute x in eqn ii
y/5+y=12
6y=60
y=10
subtitute y in eqn....i
x=10/5
=2
therefore 2,10 are the numbers.
N.B the first answer from Madam ikleyn is absolutely correct! i just elucidate.