I’m pretty sure it’s a ratio of 5:2 :)
explanation:
3 was the the number that both could be divided by to get both numbers in their simplest forms if that makes sense!
Combine like terms, Simplify.
2r - 4r = -2r
1 + 7 = 8
-2r + 8 is your answer
hope this helps
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Answer:
16/7
Step-by-step explanation:
If the segments are congruent, their lengths are equal:
(1/2)x -3 = 5 -3x
(3 1/2)x = 8
x = 8/(3.5) = 16/7
The value of x is 16/7.
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<em>Comment on the question</em>
This value of x makes the lengths of the segments be -13/7 units. Usually, negative lengths are considered impossible for line segments.
For example, to find two ratios that are equal to 1:7, first write 1:7 as the fraction 1/7. ... Next, multiply both the numerator and denominator of 1/7 by 2, to get 2/14, or 2:14, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/7 by 3, to get 3/21, or 3:21.
