Question

the sum of two numbers is 60. The second number is 5 times as much as the first number. What is the first number.

Answer 1

x = 10

The second number is 50

Explanation:

Givens

The first number = x

The second number = 5x

Together when added the answer is 60

Equation

x + 5x = 60 Combine like terms

Solution

6x = 60 Divide by 6

6x/6 = 60/6

x = 10