Answer:
The sum of two numbers is 240. The larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller. Find the numbers.
----------
Let the smaller be "x" ; Larger is "2x-6"
EQUATION:
x + 2x-6 = 240
3x= 246
x = 82 (smaller)
2x-6 = 158 (larger)
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
B on the first question and A on the 2nd
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
4
Step-by-step explanation:
It's AoPS question
If we try to simplify the ratio or try to multiply both by any number, we will get the equivalent ratio
Like :

Divide ( simplify ) by 2

Or multiply by any number,

From the example, 2 / 3 and 8 / 12 are equivalent ratios to 4 / 6