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 = 
, and
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 
.
12 and 16 have a GCF of 4, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of . Since = , these ratios are the same.
y = mx + b
where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Here, the slope is -3/2 and the y-intercept is 5.
y = -3/2x + 5
Answer:
The slope of the dashed line is 
Step-by-step explanation:
Perpendicular lines and slopes:
If two lines are perpendicular, the multiplication of their slopes is -1.
What is the slope of the dashed line
Perpendicular to a line with slope 4, so:
The slope of the dashed line is
Answer:
David gets 28 more than Dan
Step-by-step explanation:
Jim: Dan : David: total
3 : 1 : 5 : 3+1+5 = 9
Jim gets 21
21/3 = 7
Multiply each number by 7
Jim: Dan : David: total
3*7 : 1*7 : 5 *7 : 9*7
21 : 7 : 35 : 63
David has 35 and Dan has 7
35-7 = 28
David gets 28 more than Dan
