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    How to solve three-term ratio problem with two variables?

    Thank you, Dr. Peterson. I followed your advice and solved the problem! 600-x=180r 800-y=320r 1000+x+y=500r Add these three equations together and get: 2400=1000r r=2.4 x=168 y=32 Thank you so much!
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    How to solve three-term ratio problem with two variables?

    I've fixed my original post. Sorry about that.
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    How to solve three-term ratio problem with two variables?

    [SOLVED] How to solve three-term ratio problem with two variables? This problem has me completely stumped: (600-x)/60:(800-y)/80:(1000+x+y)/100=3:4:5 How can I simplify this ratio in order to solve for x and y? I tried setting the first two terms equal to 3:4 or the last two terms equal to 4:5...
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