SOLUTION: the ratio of two numbers is (5:6). The second number is 16 less than twice the first number. Find both numbers.
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Question 764334: the ratio of two numbers is (5:6). The second number is 16 less than twice the first number. Find both numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the ratio of two numbers is (5:6). The second number is 16 less than twice the first number. Find both numbers.
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5:6 is the same as 5x:6x
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Equation:
1st number: 5x
2nd number: 6x
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Equation:
6x = 2(5x)-16
-4x = -16
x = 4
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1st number: 5x = 20
2nd number: 6x = 24
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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