Sagot :
Step-by-step explanation:
x is the smaller nr
15 + x is the larger nr
x / (15 + x) = 2 / 5
5x = 2(15 + x)
5x = 30 + 2x
5x - 2x = 30
3x = 30
x = 10 the smaller nr
15 + x = 25 the larger nr
to check
10/25 = 2/5
Step-by-step explanation:
x is the smaller nr
15 + x is the larger nr
x / (15 + x) = 2 / 5
5x = 2(15 + x)
5x = 30 + 2x
5x - 2x = 30
3x = 30
x = 10 the smaller nr
15 + x = 25 the larger nr
to check
10/25 = 2/5