the numbers are 3x and 5x.
so, add them up, solve for x, and ...
The sum of two numbers is 80. The ratio of those two numbers is 3:5 . Find the larger number.
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is it 8x
Can you help ms.sue with this one.
well, yes. The next step is to use their sum to actually find x's value:
8x=80
x=10
Now, you can get the two numbers, once you know x.
8x=80
x=10
Now, you can get the two numbers, once you know x.
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