SOLUTION: The ages of two friends is in the ratio 5:6. After how many years will the ages be in the ratio 7:8?

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Question 337552: The ages of two friends is in the ratio 5:6. After how many years will the ages be in the ratio 7:8?
Answer by Fombitz(13828) About Me  (Show Source):
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%285%2Bx%29%2F%286%2Bx%29=7%2F8
%285%2Bx%298=%286%2Bx%297
40%2B8x=42%2B7x
x=2
In 2 years, the ratio will be 7:8.