Question 304428
Two numbers have a sum of 36, a difference of 24, and a product of 180.  Dividing the greater one by the lesser one gives a quotient of 5.  What are the numbers.


let the numbers be x & y

x+y=36

x-y=24

x+y+x-y= 60

2x=60
x=30

the other number = 6