SOLUTION: two numbers are in the ratio 1:2 If 7 is added to both numbers, it becomes 3:5.find the greater

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Question 1095768: two numbers are in the ratio 1:2 If 7 is added to both numbers, it becomes 3:5.find the greater
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio of the two numbers is 1:2, so
let x be the first number
then 2x is the second number

This is a standard way to start any problem whenever you are given a ratio like this.

Now write and solve the equation that says x+7 and 2x+7 are in the ratio 3:5. That is,
%28x%2B7%29%2F%282x%2B7%29+=+3%2F5

I leave it to you to finish from here....