There are 4 terms.
The second term and the fourth term have negative coefficients.
Terms are only negative depending on the value of the variables.
Area=14.6
To find a trapezoid
Top +Bottom /2 multiplied by height
So 2.5+ 4.8= 7.3
7.3/2= 3.65
3.65x4=14.6
3 casseroles feeds 15 people
The ratio is 3:15
If you divide each of those by 3, youll find that 1 casserole feeds 5 people
1 : 5 is the ratio.
Divide 30 by 5 = 6
6 casseroles feeds 30 people.
6 : 30
35 divided by 5 = 7
7 casseroles feed 35 people
7 : 35