Answer:
x = 4
x = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
The product of 3p and q-3 would be put in to equation form like this: 3p(q-3)
To find your answer. You have to distribute the 3p to by individually multiplying it by q and -3
It should now look like this:
So your answer is:
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Ratio Given
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Apple : Strawberry
4 : 5
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Find difference in parts
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5 - 4 = 1
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Find Number of strawberry cakes
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1 part = 24 cakes
5 parts = 24 x 5 = 120
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Find number of apple cakes
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1 part = 24 cakes
4 parts = 24 x 4 = 96
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Total number of cakes
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120 + 96 + 144 = 360
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Percentage of cranberry cakes
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144/360 x 100 = 40%
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Answer: 40% of the cakes are cranberry cakes
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