If the ratioof two numbers is 6 and their sum is 21, what is the value ... ...

If the ratio of two numbers is 6 and their sum is 21, what is the value of the larger number?
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Posted: 11/25/2012 10:52
x+6x=21
I cut straight to the chase; number x plus a number 6 times as great as x equals 21
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Posted: 11/26/2012 18:31
Good approach.