Question

the ratio of two numbers is 5/6 . the second number is 16 less than twice the first number. find both numbers.


someone help! im stupid

Answer 1

Let the first number be X.
Second number is 16 less than twice: 2X - 16 = second number
Ratio of two numbers = First number / second number = X / 2X - 16 = 5/6
Thus,
6X = 5(2X-16)
6X = 10X - 80
80 = 4X
X = ?

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Answer 2

x=20 thank you