One number is 10 times another number. their difference is 72. what are the two numbers?

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Erik White

Mathematics

4 August, 21:31

One number is 10 times another number. their difference is 72. what are the two numbers?

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Joslyn Hughes · Answer 1

Lets 2 numbers are x and y

x = 10y

x - y = 72

substitute x = 10y into x - y = 72

10y - y = 72

9y = 72

y = 8

x = 10y = 80

answer

2 numbers are 8 and 80

Willie Deleon · Answer 2

The answer is 80 and 8

. 8x10=80

80-8=72