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Question 1127769: You have two positive numbers. One number is 5 times the other number.The difference between the two numbers is 56, find the numbers.
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The equation representing the provided information is:
5x - x = 56


4x = 56
x = 14 —> 5x = 70
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Ans: the numbers are +highlight%2814%29+ and +highlight%2870%29+
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Check:
70 - 14 = 56 ✔