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What is the ratio of a:b, knowing that a-b/a+b=3/5

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Answer:

1 : 4

Explanation:

5(a - b) = 3(a + b) = 5a - 5b = 3a + 3b

2a - 5b = 3b

2a = 8b

2/8 is 1/4 simplified

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