Ratios and fractions are interchangeable (for the most part). A fraction is a type of ratio. And we've all worked with fractions before, so that's what we'll do here.
I can say that the ratio 3:1 is the same as the fraction 3 / 1. Using that fraction, it is fairly easy to find equivalent fractions.
3 / 1 = 6 / 2 = 9 / 3 = 30 / 10
...And so on
Another example, 5:6 = 5 / 6.
5 / 6 = 10 / 12 = 15 / 18 = 30 / 36
To find equivalent fractions, all you need to do is multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number. As long as that number is the same (and your multiplication is correct), then the new fraction will be equivalent to the original.
Hope this helps!
Answer:
I'm a little unsure but I think it should be y = 
-- point (1, -2)
-- point (10, 25)
1 x 10. It is unlikely that someone will run 103 meters in a second, along with 1010.
The known facts
- the sum of Natalie's age and Fred's age is 36
- the sum of Fred's age times four and Natalie's age is 72
Now, let's set up the equations where N is Natalie's age and F is Fred's age.
N + F = 36 ---- equation 1
N + 4F = 72 ---- equation 2
equation 2 minus equation 1 ---> 3F = 36 ---> F = 12, thus N = 24
Thus Fred is 12 years old, and Natalie is 24 years old.
