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29 June, 02:36

A number is five times a smaller number and their sum is 144. Find the larger number

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  1. 29 June, 04:09
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    X is 5 times y

    x=5y

    x+y=144

    sub 5y for x

    5y+y=144

    6y=144

    divide both sides by 6

    y=24

    5y=24*5=x

    x=120

    the larger number is 120
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