Group 'em together
a
b
−
a
+
1
−
b
a
b
−
a
=
a
(
b
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1
)
Notice that there will be a 1 as without it it'll simply be ab
1
−
b
=
1
(
1
−
b
)
Notice that it doesn't match with the upper one... so we'll change the signs
1
(
1
−
b
)
=
−
1
(
b−
1
)
(try to multiply them now!!
Jot them down in one expression
a
(
b
−
1
)
−
1
(
b
−
1
)
You get!!!!!!
(
a
−
1
)
(
b
−
1
)
Answer:
4 1/4
Step-by-step explanation:
2 1/2 + 1 1/4 + 1/2 = 5/2 + 5/4 + 1/2
LCM = 4
5/2 x 2/2 = 10/4
5/4 = 5/4
1/2 x 2/2 = 2/4
10/4 + 5/4 + 2/4 = 17/4
= 4 1/4
Therefore he put 4 1/4 cups altogether.
Answer:
Daisy
Step-by-step explanation:
Daisy:
12/4=3
3*5=15 white beads
Mindy:
12/6=2
2*7=14 white beads
