SOLUTION: Hi if x:y=1:2 & x:z=3:5 what is y:z thanks

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Question 1093840: Hi
if x:y=1:2 & x:z=3:5 what is y:z
thanks
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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if x:y=1:2 & x:z=3:5 what is y:z
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x:y=1:2 --> 2x = y
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x:z=3:5 --> 5x = 3z
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x = y/2
5y/2 = 3z
5y = 6z
y:z = 6:5