17. The difference between two whole numbers is 66. The ratio of the two numbers is 2:4
What are the two numbers?
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Let the two whole numbers be 2x and 4x.
Difference = 66
Soln,
2x - 4x = 66
or, -2x = 66
or, x = 66/-2
Therefore, x=-33
Now,
2x = -66
4x = -132
To check the answer,
2x - 4x = 66
-66 +132 = 66
Let the two whole numbers be 2x and 4x.
Difference = 66
Soln,
2x - 4x = 66
or, -2x = 66
or, x = 66/-2
Therefore, x=-33
Now,
2x = -66
4x = -132
To check the answer,
2x - 4x = 66
-66 +132 = 66
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