The correct answer is C. 4.
Typically, we look to multiply by the bottom number (the denominator) in order to get fractions to cancel out. If we multiply 1/6 by 6, we get just 1, which is why we do it.
In this problem, you have two different denominators, 2 and 4. If you multiply them all by 2, the term -3/4m will still be a fraction.
-3/4m * 2 = -3/2m
As a result, we must try 4 instead. This causes all of them to cease being a fraction. Even the one with 2 as a denominator.
-1/2 * 4 = -2
Answer:
10 and 42
Step-by-step explanation:
The difficulty with word problems is translating them into math.
Let's do that
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The sum of a number and two times a smaller number is 62.
let's call the bigger number b, and the smaller number s
b + 2s = 62
Three times the bigger number exceeds the smaller number by 116
3b = s + 116
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Now manipulate one of the equations to isolate the variable
3b = s + 116
Subtract 116 from both sides
3b - 116 = s
substitute for s = 3b - 116 in
b + 2s = 62
b + 2(3b - 116) = 62
Distribute
b + 6b - 232 = 62
combine like terms
7b = 294
Divide both sides by 7
b = 42
to find s plug in b = 42 into
b + 2s = 62
42 + 2s = 62
subtract 42 from both side
2s = 20
divide both sides by 2
s = 10
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