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Set up the following word problem as an equation and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence. The ratio of two numbers is 3 to 5. Their sum is 136. Find the two num…

Set up the following word problem as an equation and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence. The ratio of two numbers is 3 to 5. Their sum is 136. Find the two num…
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Set up the following word problem as an equation and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence.

The ratio of two numbers is 3 to 5. Their sum is 136. Find the two numbers.
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User Arman Taherian
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3x + 5x = 136
8x = 136
Divide both sides by 8
x = 17

3(17) = 51
5(17) = 85
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