find two number such that one of them is five times the other and their difference is 132
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Let the two numbers be x and y (x>y)
According to question,
x = 5y - eq. 1
Also,
x - y = 132 - eq. 2
From eq. 1 & 2
5y - y = 132
4y = 132
Therfore,
y = 132/4
[y = 33]
x = 5×33
[x = 165]
According to question,
x = 5y - eq. 1
Also,
x - y = 132 - eq. 2
From eq. 1 & 2
5y - y = 132
4y = 132
Therfore,
y = 132/4
[y = 33]
x = 5×33
[x = 165]
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