Question

Two numbers are in ratio 3:5 and the sum of their squares is 136 . find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

the each square in x

Step-by-step explanation:

two numbers ratio 3:5

the third number is x

find the x value

the 3:5/136=

Answer 2

Let x represent the constant of the proportionality

3x + 5x = 136

8x = 136

x = 17

The numbers are:

3*17 = 51 and

5*17 = 85

CHECKING our answer***

51 + 85 = 136