Finding ratio of 2 numbers from their sum & difference

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This short math lesson teaches how to find the ratio of two numbers when given the ratio of their sum and difference. The instructor introduces variables a and b, sets up (a+b)/(a-b) = given ratio, then solves the example where sum:diff = 9:2. Cross-multiplication gives 2(a+b) = 9(a-b), leading to 11b = 7a and a/b = 11/7. A shortcut formula a/b = (9+2)/(9-2) confirms the result 11:7. The video ends with a thanks screen.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The lesson opens with the title 'Finding Ratio of Numbers Given Ratio of Sum & Difference'. The instructor defines two numbers as a and b, writes 'a, b = x ?', and establishes the core relationship (a+b)/(a-b) = given ratio, with a circled 'a/b' indicating the target. The example question appears: 'Ratio of sum & difference of two numbers is 9 : 2. Find the ratio of numbers.' The instructor writes 'Sum/Diff = 9/2' and begins forming the equation (a+b)/(a-b) = 9/2, setting up the algebraic method.

  2. 2:00 – 3:11 02:00-03:11

    The instructor solves the equation by cross-multiplying: 2(a+b) = 9(a-b). Expanding and simplifying yields 11b = 7a, so a/b = 11/7. A shortcut formula is then shown: a/b = (9+2)/(9-2) = 11/7, confirming the ratio of numbers is 11:7. The video concludes with a closing screen displaying 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' in bold text on a black background, with an orange highlight box around 'THANKS' and an underline beneath the message.

The central concept is deriving a/b from (a+b)/(a-b) = m/n. The standard method uses cross-multiplication: n(a+b) = m(a-b), which simplifies to (m-n)a = (m+n)b, giving a/b = (m+n)/(m-n). For the example m=9, n=2: a/b = 11/7. The shortcut formula directly applies this result. Key teaching cues include variable setup, cross-multiplication to eliminate fractions, and verification via the shortcut. The lesson is concise and focused on one problem type with a clear worked example.

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