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Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
If j=23 and j-5 is how old Jeffery's brother is then Jeffrey's brother is 17 years old.
So j=17
Answer:
51 + 85 = 136
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi,
The ratio of two numbers is 3 to 5.
Let x represent the constant of the proportionality
3x + 5x = 136
8x = 136 (divide both sides by 8)
x = 17
The numbers are:
3*17 = 51 and
5*17 = 85
CHECKING our answer***
51 + 85 = 136
