Hello.
In order to solve this equation, we need to isolate the variable (in this case, the variable is x)
The first step is to use the Distributive Property and distribute 3:


Now, add 3 to both sides:



Now, subtract 2x from both sides:


Therefore, the answer is

I hope it helps.
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1/4 is equal to 2/8, and you only add the numerators in fractions, so the answer is 2/8 + 7/8 which is 9/8, or 1 1/8.
The ratio is 12:16, which, when simplified, is 3:4.
For every three girls, there are four boys.