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Find two numbers if their ratio is 9:11 and their and their difference is 6

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Answer:

  • -27 & -33 or 27 & 33

Explanation:

Let the numbers are 9x and 11x.

Their difference is 6:

1. 9x - 11x = 6 ⇒ -2x = 6 ⇒ x = -3

  • The numbers are -27 and -33

2. 11x - 9x = 6 ⇒ 2x = 6 ⇒ x = 3

  • The numbers are 27 and 33
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