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  • 31-03-2016
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what is the ratio of x to y?

what is the ratio of x to y class=

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olemakpadu
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  • 31-03-2016
2/3 = x/(3x + y)

2*(3x + y) = 3*x

2*3x + 2*y = 3x

6x + 2y = 3x

6x - 3x = - 2y

3x = -2y

x/y = -2/3

x : y =  -2/3. 
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