Question

The larger of two number is 5 times the smaller. The difference between them is 36

Answer 1

x = larger number, y = smaller number

x = 5y
x - y = 36

5y - y = 36
4y = 36
y = 36/4
y = 9

x = 5y
x = 5(9)
x = 45

ur numbers are 45 and 9 <==