The sum of two numbers is 24 and their quotient is 5

what are the two numbers

The numbers are "x" and "y";

Therefore, we can suggest this system of equations:

x+y=24 ⇒x=24-y

x/y=5

solve this problem by substitution method.

(24-y) / y=5

24-y=5y

-y-5y=-24

-6y=-24

y=-24/-6=4

x=24-y

x=24-4

x=20

Answer: the numer are: 20 and 4