SOLUTION: two are in the ratio of 8:3 if they differ by 50.find the number

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: two are in the ratio of 8:3 if they differ by 50.find the number      Log On


   

Question 759518: two are in the ratio of 8:3 if they differ by 50.find the number
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let numbers be x and y
given:
x%3Ay=8%3A3
x=y%2B50
%28y%2B50%29%3Ay=8%3A3
3%28y%2B50%29=8y
3y%2B150=8y
150=8y-3y
150=5y
150%2F5=y
30=y
x=y%2B50
x=30%2B50
x=80


x%3Ay=8%3A3
80%3A30=8%3A3