SOLUTION: the ratio of two numbers is 1.5. the difference between these two numbers is 12. find the two numbers. whitch equation should be used to solve this problem?
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Question 287958: the ratio of two numbers is 1.5. the difference between these two numbers is 12. find the two numbers. whitch equation should be used to solve this problem?
Answer by Grinnell(63) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.5x-x=12 this is the big enchilada!
.5x=12
x=24
1.5x=36
36-24=12
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