Ryan is thinking of two rational numbers in the ratio of 7:9. If ten is subtracted from twice their sum, the result is 38. Find both numbers.

John Doucette asked Jan 21, 2022

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Ryan is thinking of two rational numbers in the ratio of 7:9. If ten is subtracted from

twice their sum, the result is 38. Find both numbers.

John Doucette asked Jan 21, 2022

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10.5 and 13.5

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