Question

If x/5 = y/8 then (x-5) : (y+8) ?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

I think the answer is 5:8

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x/5=y/8

x/y=5k/8k

x=5k ,y=8kthen given

x-5:y+8

5k-(-5):8k+8

5(k+1):8(k+1)

k+1 cancel each other answer will be

5:8