The dimensions of a square are altered so that one dimension is increased by 7 feet, while the other is decreased by 2 feet. The
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Step-by-step explanation:
let x be the numerator of the rational number then 2x is the denominator
original fraction =
subtracting 3 from numerator and adding 7 to denominator , gives
=
( cross- multiply )
5(x - 3) = 2(2x + 7) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )
5x - 15 = 4x + 14 ( subtract 4x from both sides )
x - 15 = 14 ( add 15 to both sides )
x = 29
rational number =
Answer:
72
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Given:</u>
There were 120 people in total.
60% were parents.
<u>To find:</u>
Number of parents attended.
Solution:
1. 60% of 120
It can also be written as:
Simplify
- Cancel zeros
- Divide by common factor (2)
2.
Multiply
Divide
Therefore, 72 parents attended the game.