Question

A number, y, is five times another number, x. The sum of the two numbers is 42. Write the system of equations.

Answer 1

5x+x=42

6x=42

x=7

Explanation:

Answer 2

y = 5x

x + y = 42

Explanation:

If y is 5 times greater than x, this can be represented by y = 5x

The sum of x and y is 42, so this can be represented by x + y = 42

So, the system of equations will be:

y = 5x

x + y = 42