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1. Set up the following word problem as an equation and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence.

The ratio of two numbers is 3 to 5. Their sum is 136. Find the two numbers.

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x3:y5= 136

this is how you set up the problem.


hope this helps!!!!!!


User Bonono
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a/b = 3/5 ----- a = (3b)/5
a + b = 136 --- (3b)/5 + b = 136
3b + 5b = 680
8b = 680
b = 85
a = (3b)/5 = (3 * 85)/5 = 51

a = 85 and b = 51
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