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The sum of two numbers is 34. 2/7 of one number is equal of 1/5 of the other. Find the two numbers.
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mathhelper
one number ---- x
the other ----- 34-x
(2/7)x = (1/5)(34-x)
times 35, the LCD
10x = 7(34-x)
10x = 238 - 7x
17x = 238
x = 14
state your conclusion
the other ----- 34-x
(2/7)x = (1/5)(34-x)
times 35, the LCD
10x = 7(34-x)
10x = 238 - 7x
17x = 238
x = 14
state your conclusion
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