Question

The larger of two numbers is 6 times the smaller. Their sum is 147. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

okay if we call one number x and the other y, what can you tell me about the relationship between x and y?

Answer 2

they have to come to 147

Answer 3

okay, the sum of x and y is 147. so can you write that sentence in mathematical form?

Answer 4

x+y=147
y x 6=x

Answer 5

very good.
so, x = 6y
but we know that x+y =147,
so 6y+y=147

Answer 6

x=67.5 y-79.5?

Answer 7

no, how did you get that?

Answer 8

idk am so lost

Answer 9

6y+y = 147. how do you get y from that equation?

Answer 10

idk

Answer 11

Im lost why Im here trying to figure it out

Answer 12

6y+y = 7y.
so 7y =147.
divide both sides by 7.
y = 147/7
y =21

Answer 13

but it is asking for 2 numbers would 21 be the smaller # or larger?