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14 August, 17:19

Grant is thinking of two numbers. he says that one of the numbers is five times the other number and the sum of the number is 48. what are the numbers?

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  1. 14 August, 17:46
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    The numbers are "x" and "5x"; therefore, we can suggest this equation:

    x+5x=48

    6x=48

    x=48/6

    x=8

    The numbers are:

    x=8

    5x=5 (8) = 40.

    Answer: The numbers are 8 and 40.
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