Question

The sum of two numbers is seventy-two. Twice one of them equals ten times the other. What are the numbers? Please Help MEE It would be Amazing

Answer 1

Let's create a system of equations to solve this.

x + y = 72

2x = 10y

Let's solve this equation for x

2x = 10y

Divide both sides by 2

x = 5y

Plug 5y into our first equation to solve for y

5y + y = 72

Combine like terms

6y = 72

Divide by 6

y = 12

x = 5y = 5(12) = 60