10. One number is 5 times another number, and

their sum is - 60. What is the lesser of the two

numbers?

F. - 5

G. - 10

H. - 12

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The answer for this is g

G. - 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number = x

Let the second one = y

Equations

y = 5x

x + y = - 60

Solution.

Put 5x in for y in the second equation.

x + 5x = - 60 Combine like terms on the left

6x = - 60 Divide by 6

6x/6 = - 60/6 Do the division

x = - 10

So one of the numbers is minus 10