two numbers arw in the ratio 5:6.if 6 is subtracted from each,the ratio becomes 2:3 find the numbers
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Let the numbers be 5x and 6x
ATQ.
5x-6/6x-6=2/3
2(6x-6)=3(5x-6)
12x-12=15x-18
12x-15x=-18+12
-3x=-6
x=-6/-3
x=2
Therefore The numbers are 5x=5(2)=10
3x=3(2)=6
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ATQ.
5x-6/6x-6=2/3
2(6x-6)=3(5x-6)
12x-12=15x-18
12x-15x=-18+12
-3x=-6
x=-6/-3
x=2
Therefore The numbers are 5x=5(2)=10
3x=3(2)=6
This is the correct answer
Mark me as Brainliest if I am correct
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