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  • 25-09-2019
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The sum of two numbers is 72 and one of them is five times the other

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ZoetEmerald
ZoetEmerald ZoetEmerald
  • 25-09-2019

Answer:

60+12

Step-by-step explanation:

5x12=60

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amydubsky
amydubsky amydubsky
  • 25-09-2019

Answer:

12 and 60

Step-by-step explanation:

Create an equation to solve:

x + 5x = 72

6x = 72 combine like terms

x = 12 divide both sides by 6

the first number is 12

then the other number is 5 times this one

12 x 5 = 60

ANSWER: 12 & 60

Check your work:

12 + 60= 72

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