Set the equation up as a proportion, where x = the height of the tree in feet
27/x = 4.5/5
cross multiply
(4.5)(x) = (27)(5)
(4.5)(x) = 135
divide the entire equation by 4.5 to isolate x
135/4.5 = 30
x = 30
the tree is 30 ft tall
Answer:
-3/7 > b
Step-by-step explanation:
2/7> b+5/7
Subtract 5/7 from each side
2/7-5/7> b+5/7-5/7
-3/7 > b
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