SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 49. One number is 6 times the other. Find the numbers.

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Question 959689: The sum of two numbers is 49. One number is 6 times the other. Find the numbers.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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LET X BE THE SMALLER NUMBER.
LET 6X BE THE NEXT NUMBER.
X+6X=49
7X=49
X=49/7
X=7 ANS.
6*7=42 ANS.
PROOF:
7+42=49
49=49