Question

The difference between two numbers is 14, and the ratio of the numbers is 5 : 7. Find the two numbers.​

Answer 1

5x-7x=14

-2x=14

x=-14/2=-7

Answer 2

I think it should be 7:5

Let the numbers be 7x and 5x

⟹7x−5x=2x=12

⟹X=122=6

The larger numbers =7x=7(6)=42.