SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive nos. such that 5/8 of the smaller number equals 3/5 of the larger number

SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive nos. such that 5/8 of the smaller number equals 3/5 of the larger number

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Question 717817: Find 2 consecutive nos. such that 5/8 of the smaller number equals 3/5 of the larger number
Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x/8=3(x+1)/5
25x=24(x+1)
25x=24x+24
25x-24x=24
X EQUALS 24,25
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