SOLUTION: The greater of two numbers is 6 times the lesser. The greater number is 25 more than the Lesser. Find the numbers

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Question 1124155: The greater of two numbers is 6 times the lesser. The greater number is 25 more than the Lesser. Find the numbers
Answer by ikleyn(52851) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x - x = 25


5x = 25


x = 25/5 = 5.


The numbers are 5 and 6*5 = 30.