That is not always true because think of it as ab=8 that is just like saying (8)(8)=8 which is absolutely false. If anything it can be either a or be equals 8 while the other variable is 1. (1)(8)=8 or (8)(1)=8
Sum means add
the number is x
13 divided by a number is 13/x
the number divided by the number is x/13
so

also can be simplified to

or

translated it is

where x is the number
Fractions,rats, and percents all interconnect. For ext,50%=11/2 =1:2
Answer:
Distance between Montpelier and Columbia is 1020
Step-by-step explanation:
51 mi/hr average:
d = 51 t
60 mi/hr average:
d t = 60*(t-3)
Substitute (1) into (2)
51 t = 60*(t-3)
51 t = 60 t + 180
9 t = 180
t = 20
d = 51 t
= 51 (20)
= 1020
let see distance is 1020 lets check
51 t = 60 * (t-3)
51 (20)= 60* (20-3)
1020 = 60*17
1020 = 1020
Q+12-2q+44=0
-q=-44-12
q=56