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10 May, 04:27

The first of two numbers is 6 times the second. their sum is 77. find the numbers.

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  1. 10 May, 04:57
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    Call the first number x and the second number y. According to the first sentence, x = 6y. According to the second sentence, x + y = 77. You can combine these two equations to solve for x and y:

    6y + y = 77

    7y = 77

    y = 11

    Since x = 6y, x = 6 (11) = 66
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