the two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 is subtracted from each, then they are in the ratio of 12:23. Find the
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3x-9/5x-9=12/23
cross multiply
12(5x-9)=23(3x-9)
60x-108=69x-207
variable same
69x-60x=-108+207
9x=315
x=315÷9
x=35
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