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One reason that negative numbers would not make sense for values of the variables is that the solution having a negative value is not valid. It might be that the expression represents a real word problem and a negative value will not make any sense. Hope this helps.
1. 40/8 = 45/9
2. 42/14 = 15/5
3. 14/2 = 56/8
4. 8/4 = 26/13
Answer: for 9 attendees it would cost $18
Step-by-step explanation: First you have to find the unit rate. So for every 7 attendees it costs $14, divide them both by the GCF which is 7. 14÷7=2
7÷7=1
So for every 1 attendee it is $2.
Now to figure out how much it would cost for 9 attendees, figure out what you have to do to 1 to get 9. Multiply it by 9.
And whatever you do to one number you have to do for the other. So $2 • 9 = $18
So for every 9 attendees it costs $18.