SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 117 and they are in the ratio of 8 to 5. Find the two numbers. Not sure on which method to use to solve this problem. This section is about Rational Ex

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Question 425108: The sum of two numbers is 117 and they are in the ratio of 8 to 5. Find the two numbers.
Not sure on which method to use to solve this problem. This section is about Rational Expressions and Rational Equations.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 + 5 = 13
117/13 = 9
8*9 = 72
5*9 = 45
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72 & 45