SOLUTION: the second of 2 numbers is 7 times the first. their sum is 32. find the numbers

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Question 519594: the second of 2 numbers is 7 times the first. their sum is 32. find the numbers
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers: x and y.
y = 7x
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x + y = 32
so
y = 32-x
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substitute
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7x = 32-x
8x = 82
x = 4
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y = 32-4 = 28
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Is the second number 7 * first number?
28 = 7(4)
Correct.
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Answer: The numbers are 4 and 28.
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Done.