To find which ratio is higher, we can first convert the ratios into fractions (that makes it easier, at least for me) and then simplify the fractions and see which one is greater.

Since ratios are basically division, 15:20 = $\frac{15}{20}$ , and

12:16 = $\frac{12}{16}$

Now we simplify these fractions. 15 and 20 have a GCF of 5, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of $\frac{3}{4}$ .

12 and 16 have a GCF of 4, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of $\frac{3}{4}$ . Since $\frac{3}{4}$ = $\frac{3}{4}$ , these ratios are the same.

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3 years ago

If JM = 5x – 8 and LM = 2x – 6, which expression represents JL?

Delvig [45]

The green line is LM
The red line is JM
The blue point is at the coordinates (2/3, -14/3)

you'll have to excuse the way my graph looks. my graphing application on my computer is weird