The sum of two numbers, one of 7 times as large as the other, is 48. Find the two numbers.

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1 is 7 times larger than the other one. Sum is 48 so:

x+7x = 48
8x= 48
x= 6

Therefore 7x= 42

2 numbers are 42 and 6

Jericon answered Oct 6, 2021

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