There is infinitely many ratios which are equivalent to 5:9. As we know always we can write divide as fraction, so

. We can multiply nominator and denominator by the any number (but the same) and get another numbers but ratio will be the same, so equivalent.
For example
10:18,
15:27
Answer:
John is currently 6 years old.
Step-by-step explanation:
2 years ago: x years
Current time: x+2
In 6 years: x+8
EQUATION:
3(x)=x+8= 3x=x+8
(subract x from both sides)
2x=8
x=4
Therefore, John is 6 years old in current time
Answer:
(2,-17) should be the minimum.
Step-by-step explanation:
The minimum of a quadratic function occurs at
. If a is positive, the minimum value of the function is 
occurs at 
Find the value of 
x = 2
evaluate f(2).
replace the variable x with 2 in the expression.

simplify the result.



The final answer is -17
Use the x and y values to find where the minimum occurs.
HOPE THIS HELPS!
These | | simple mean absolute value. Absolute value is simply the number positive, for example, the absolute value of -3 is simply 3