The ratio of boys to girls in 8th grade at ESHS is 5:3. Calculate the number of boys if there are 210 girls. What is the total n
umber of 8th grade students?
2 answers:
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Step-by-step explanation:
1st) Distribute 8 with x and 8 with -1 which will give you
8x-8=5x-35
2nd) Use opposite operation and add 8 both sides
8x-8=5x-35
+8 +8
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8x=5x-27
3rd) subtract 5x from both sides
8x=5x-27
-5x= -5x
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3x=-27
4th) Divide 3 from both sides so -27 by 3
3x=-27
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3 3
ANSWER X=-9
