SOLUTION: Translate the problem to a system of equations and then solve. the difference between two numbers is 108. Five times the smaller number equals the larger number. Find the number

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Question 371945: Translate the problem to a system of equations and then solve.
the difference between two numbers is 108. Five times the smaller number equals the larger number. Find the numbers.
Work so far.
x+y=108
5(y)=x
Is this right so far.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, for difference you need to subtract.
x-y=108
Your second equation is correct.
5y=x