the sum of two numbers is 24 and their quotient is 5
what are the two numbers

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the sum of two numbers is 24 and their quotient is 5
what are the two numbers
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4 and 20

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y = 24    

x/y = 5     x = 5y    sub this into the top equation

5y + y = 24

y = 4     then x = 20