SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 50. the second number is five times the first. find the numbers

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Question 289220: the sum of two numbers is 50. the second number is five times the first. find the numbers
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=50
y=5x
x+5x=50
6x=50
3x=25
x=25/3
y=125/3