If (7x+y) : (7x-y) = 7 : 3, then what is the value of x : y? |
4 : 3 5 : 14 15 : 6 6 : 15 |
5 : 14 |
Given (7x+y) : (7x-y) = 7 : 3, Adding the terms, (7x+y) + (7x-y) = 7 + 3 14x = 10 or x = $\frac{10}{14}$ Subtracting the terms, (7x+y) - (7x-y) = 7 - 3 2y = 4 or y = 2 Thus, x : y = $\frac{10}{14}$ : 2 = 5 : 14 |