2x-9y and 11x + 3y - 12y - 9x
So the ratio of boys to girls is 12:24.. now, is that an equivalent ratio as 2 boys for 4 girls? or 2:4? let's see.

you could start simplifying the 12/24 fraction by dividing by some common multiple, say 2, and get 6/12, then divide by 3 and get 2/4 and stop there.
then you'll notice that 12/24 is really 2/4 in disguise.
Answer:
x = -(8/5) or -(
)
Step-by-step explanation:
-5x+12=20
-5x=20-12
-5x=8
x = -(8/5) or -(
)
Answer:
y=1/7x
Step-by-step explanation: