Question

x : y = 5 : 3 and x + y = 56 work out the value x - y

Answer 1

Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

x/y=5/3

x=(5y) /3

x+y=56

(5y) /3 +y =56

(5y+3y)/3=56

8y=56*3=168

y=168/8=21

x=(5y) /3=105/3=35

x-y=35-21=14