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Ratio of boys to girls is 5:4. We could change that to a fraction, which is 5/4. We now set up a proportion. We will call the unknown number of boys (b): 5/4 = b/60 Solve: (5 x 60)/4 = 300/4 = 75 boys Check: Since a ratio represents division, we can divid...
3 years ago
First of all, no need to panic like that. ;)- Just find the LCD (lowest common denominator) of 8 and 9. That is 72. Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with a denominator of 72. 7/8 = 63/72 7/9 = 56/72 Now add: 63/72 + 56/72 = 119/72 If you need...
3 years ago
2 inches to 6 feet...we can make a ratio of 2:6. Then simplify to 1:6. The scale is 1 inch on blueprint is 6 feet
3 years ago
I mean 3 feet
3 years ago
Since the probability of getting any color on the spinner is 100%, we can skip that. The probability of getting heads on a coin is 50% so the total probability is 50% Hope this helps!
3 years ago
That last part we can ignore, we can just use the fractions in the first part of the information. 1/3 of 320 cups is 320 x 1/3 = 320/3 = 106 or 107 cups 1/2 of 320 jars is 320 x 1/2 = 320/2 = 160 jars Hope this helps!
3 years ago
Ok, this one we need to know if this is a linear function or solve the variable problem
3 years ago
If it is a linear function, I recommend graphing it here: htt ps://www.desmos.com%2Fcalculator&usg=AOvVaw3Yka4b_Ny7ghvTTOJHdMFZ (Without space)
3 years ago
Wow, I'm guessing you did not pay attention in class huh (no offense) For the sake of conciseness, I will only put answers. 1. v + (v/3 + m) 2. 2y - y/3 3. (x + y)/4 4. L represents the number of people who want large drinks M represents the number of peo...
3 years ago
Ok...so you need explanations instead of answers? Still, I need the table.
3 years ago
If anyone needs help from me please note that my skill level is 8th grade and less.
3 years ago
Awaiting response...
3 years ago
Uh, yeah. You're correct :)
3 years ago
Okay, so just multiply each turtle cared for by 25 (dollars, we don't use units until the end) and add it all up. We could simply put it as: (25 x 4) + (25 x 2) + (25 x 2) + (25 x 2) Using the Distributive Property (tell me if you don't know this property...
3 years ago
And here comes more waiting...
3 years ago
@Jeremy I'm not sure where you got that 4v. Shouldn't that have been 2v?
3 years ago
@Jeremy Look, expression can have variables. Don't know something? Put a variable!
3 years ago
@mathguy Where did you go?
3 years ago
1. (a-24)/3 2. (3 x 15) + (3 x 9) + 7 = 3(15 + 9) + 7 = 3 x 24 + 7 = 84 + 7 = 91 Hope this helps!
3 years ago
Sorry, Anonymous is correct
3 years ago
8 - 5...this is pretty low-level math, so I will explain with a low-level strategy Show 8 fingers on your hands Push down 5 fingers. The answer is 3! Hope this helps!
3 years ago
@Anonymous Probably Middle East or Southwest Asia region.
3 years ago
Oh, well its not 8 - 5, probably an internet brain teaser
3 years ago
No worries, did you see my response, its here: Okay, so just multiply each turtle cared for by 25 (dollars, we don't use units until the end) and add it all up. We could simply put it as: (25 x 4) + (25 x 2) + (25 x 2) + (25 x 2) Using the Distributive Pr...
3 years ago
Hello? mathguy, are you there?
3 years ago
So, do you know what on Earth is the Distributive property?
3 years ago
You're welcome
3 years ago
Yeah.
3 years ago
This is familiar, you can go here to see the answer: htt ps://www.jiskha.com/questions/1879021/ (without space)
3 years ago