SOLUTION: Solve. The second of two numbers is 6 times the first. Their sum is 84. find the numbers.

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Question 361909: Solve.
The second of two numbers is 6 times the first. Their sum is 84. find the numbers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+6x=84
7x=84
x=84/7
x=12 ans. for the smaller mumber.
6*12=72 ans. for the larger number.
Proof:
72+12=84
84=84