Two numbers have a sum of 124
Write in algebraic expression

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number = x

Let the other number = y

x + y = 124

You can't go any further than that without more information.

The good news is that no number is excluded.

x = 248

y = -124 for example

step-by-step explanation:

the ratio of red paint to blue paint is always 9/7. that means that, whatever x's value, (4x+12)/(4x-4) has that same ratio. so, set up an equation and cross-multiply to solve for x:

9/7 = (4x+12)/(4x-4)

9(4x-4) = 7(4x+12)

36x - 36 = 28x + 84

8x - 36 = 84

8x = 120

x = 15