So combine all the x and the Y on the left side and the coefficients on the right and then multiply the variable (x or Y) by the number needed for both. and then whichever variable you have left (x or y) will equal the coefficient and then divide by the coefficient
One way to see if two ratios are proportional is to write them as fractions and then reduce them. If the reduced fractions are the same, your ratios are proportional.
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Answer:
No, because the median test score decreased 5 points.
Step-by-step explanation:
The middle line is is the median so, if the pre-test is 60 and the post-test is 55 then there is a 5 point difference.
The solutions are
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Solution:
Given equation:

Add
on both sides.

-------- (1)
(given) -------- (2)
Equate (1) and (2).

Add
on both sides.


Add 5 on both sides.


Divide by 5 on both sides, we get

Taking square root on both sides, we get

Substitute
in (1).



Substitute
in (1).



Therefore the solutions are
.
Option C is the correct answer.