SOLUTION: the larger of two numbers is 6 times the smaller. Their sum is 147. find the numbers.

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Question 485347: the larger of two numbers is 6 times the smaller. Their sum is 147. find the numbers.
Answer by deborabr(181) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+6x=147
7x=147
x=147/7
x=21
6x=6(21)=126
Answers: 21 e 126