SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 72. If the larger is 5 times the smaller, find the two numbers.

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Question 436400: The difference between two numbers is 72. If the larger is 5 times the smaller, find the two numbers.
Answer by emargo19(101) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number be x
the next be 72-x
72-x=5x
-6x=-72
x=12
The number is 60 and 12