Two numbers

Determine the numbers x and y, so x + y = 8 is true, and the numbers are in the ratio of 4:5.

Final Answer:

x =  3.5556
y =  4.4444

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=8 x:y = 4:5 5x = 4y  d=4+58=980.8889 x=4 d=4 0.8889=3.5556
y=5 d=5 0.8889=4.4444



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