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  • 26-02-2021
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the sum of two numbers is 60. The second number is 5 times as much as the first number. What is the first number.

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jcherry99
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  • 28-02-2021

Answer:

x = 10

The second number is 50

Step-by-step explanation:

Givens

The first number = x

The second number = 5x

Together when added the answer is 60

Equation

x + 5x = 60        Combine like terms

Solution

6x = 60              Divide by 6

6x/6 = 60/6

x = 10

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