For every 3 girls, there are 4 boys. if there are nine girls, that expands to three extra boys, because for every three theres an extra one. so there are 12 boys (9+3.) the final ratio, boys to girls, is 12:9.
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
Y=x-2
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Answer:
x = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
3(x+2)-x=38
Distribute
3x+6 -x = 38
Combine like terms
2x+6 = 38
Subtract 6 from each side
2x+6-6 = 38-6
2x = 32
Divide each side by 2
2x/2 = 32/2
x = 16
