SOLUTION: the second of two numbers is 6 times the first. Their sum is 77. Find the numbers.

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Question 523497: the second of two numbers is 6 times the first. Their sum is 77. Find the numbers.
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x = 6y
.
x + y = 77
so
x = 77-y
.
x = x
so
.
6y = 77-y
.
7y = 77
.
y = 11
.
x = 6*11
.
x = 66
.
Answer: The two numbers are 11 and 66.