Question

The greater of two numbers is 6 times the lesser. The greater number is 25 more than the lesser. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer: 5 and 30

Explanation:

set x (the lesser number) plus 6x (the greater number) equal to to x (the lesser number) plus x + 25 (the greater number)

x + 6x = x + x + 25

solve for x