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19 December, 18:48

X:y = 5:3 and x+y = 56

workout the value of x-y

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  1. 19 December, 19:09
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    x - y = 14

    Step-by-step explanation:

    sum the parts of the ratio, 5 + 3 = 8 parts

    Divide 56 by 8 to find the value of one part of the ratio.

    56 : 8 = 7 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

    x = 5 * 7 = 35

    y = 3 * 7 = 21

    Thus x - y = 35 - 21 = 14
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