SOLUTION: 2 numbers have a ratio of 3:7. Thier difference is 24. Find them

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Question 397690: 2 numbers have a ratio of 3:7. Thier difference is 24. Find them
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The first number is 3x and the second number is 7x.
7x-3x=24
4x=24
x=6
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The first number is 18 and the second number is 42.