Question

What number must be subtracted from each of the numbers 27,38,7,8 so that the remainder are in proportion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1+1=2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be subtracted (27-x) (38-x) (7-x) (8-x)

(27-x) (7-x) = (38-x) (8-x)

189 - 27x - 7x + x(square) = 304 - 38x - 8x + 8 (square)

180 - 34x = 304 - 189

12x = 115

x = 115 ÷ 12

x = 9.58