You multiply like terms first, which means -2/3x*-x. It becomes 2/3x*3y. The coefficient of x is 2/3. The coefficient of y is 3. You can’t combine them because they are not like terms with the variables.
The relationship between the number of painters and sculptors enrolled in the art school can be considered a direct variation.
<h3>Direct variation</h3>
A direct variation as implied above means, the linear relationship between the number of painters and sculptors enrolled in the art school are directly proportional.
- In essence, as the number of sculptors in the art schools increase, the number of painters increases too. This is because, more painters are needed to paint increasing work volume of the sculptors.
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4/15 is it's lowest terms. 2 is the lowest number that goes into both 8 and 30. It goes into 8 four times, and 30 15 times.
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