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Explain why 4 x 2/5 is the same operation as 2/5 + 2/5 +2/5 + 2/5

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: Multiply both numerators and denominators. Result fraction keep to lowest possible denominator GCD(8, 5)=1. In the next intermediate step the fraction result cannot be further simplified by cancelling. In words - four multiplied by two fifths=eight fifths.

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Carmen's score is 75 strokes.

Linda's score is 81 strokes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the score of Linda be "x".

<em>It is given that Carmen's golf score is 6 strokes less than Linda's.</em>

Thus, Carmen's score is (x-6).

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= $x + (x-6) = 2x-6$