4x-7: "seven less than" means you're going to subtract it from the upcoming value, which is "the product of four and a number". "a number" refers to an unknown variable, which I chose to be x. So put it all together and you get 4x-7
Hi Jujub! To find the answer in lowest terms, first you have to find the lowest common denominator. To find this, find the lowest common multiple of 75 and 125, which is 375. Now, to make the common denominator, you have to make equivalent fractions. 375 ÷ 75 = 5, and 5 × 25 = 125. So the new fraction is 125/375. Now the same thing for 25/125. 375 ÷ 125 = 3, and 3 × 25 is 75. So the new fraction is 75/375. Now add the new fractions:
125/375 + 75/375 = 200/375
This answer can be simplified to 8/15.
Divide both sides by x + b to get m by itself. The equation will look like this: m = 
Mrs. Smith donated $20
The constant proportionality is $1 because no matter what, Mrs. smith will donate $1 for each mile. So if Sam were to only walk 1 mile, mrs. smith would donate $1. Or seen as a 1:1 proportion.