Tricky Ratio Puzzle

This is an interesting algebra problem from BL’s Weekly Math Games, which is behind a subscription wall.

(a3b3)/(a – b)3 = 73/3,

what is a – b?”

In fact, it is possible to solve for a and b individually as well.

Answer.

See a Tricky Ratio Puzzle for the solution.

(Update 11/6/2024)  BL’s Solution

Rummaging around I found the beginnings of BL’s solution, again because I am not a subscriber.  I added the remaining steps as I imagined them.  His solution is simpler.

See BL’s Solution

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