Question

One number is 6 times a second number. The sum of the two numbers is 56. Find the numbersOne number is 6 times a second number.

The sum of the two numbers is 56. Find the numbers

Answer 1

8 and 48

Explanation:

This can be written as a system of equations. X will be the smaller number and y will be the larger:

6x = y

x + y = 56

Then substitute y in the second equation for 6x(seen in first equation) and solve.

x + 6x = 56

7x = 56

x = 8

So one number is 8. To find the other plug in 8 for x in either of the original equations (both get the same answer for y).

6x = y

6 * 8 = y

48 = y

Then double check by seeing if they fit the requirements of the problem.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I think its 56 = 56

Explanation: