Question

solving algebraic expression? one number is five times the other. if their sum is 120, find the number. ​

Answer 1

Answer:20

Step-by-step explanation:

•let the number be x

•therefore other no. =5x

5x+x=120

6x=120

x=20

◇Hence the no. is 20

Answer 2

take two numbers as x and y

x=5y-(1)

x+y=120-(2)

both x cancels

6y=120

y=20,sub y in (2)

x+20=120

x=100