Because 1/2 ≠ 1/6.
We know that 1/6 < 1/2, so we can set up an equation to see how many copies are needed for them to be equal.
(1/6)x = 1/2
[(1/6)x] × 6 = [1/2] × 6
x = 6/2 = 3
This equation shows that 1/6 × 3 = 1/2, therefore we need 3 copies of 1/6 to equal 1 copy of 1/2.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the "number."
"twice the difference of a number and 16" can be written as:
2(x-16)
"is the same as three times a number less than 18" can be written as:
= 3(x<18)
I wonder if this was meant to say "is the same as three times a number less 18," instead of "less than 18." If so, we would have:
=3(x-18)
1. Using the sentence as written: 2(x-16) = 3(x<18)
2. Using the sentence as amended: 2(x-16) = =3(x-18)
Going with this interpretation:
2(x-16) = 3(x-18)
2x - 32 = 3x - 54
x = 22
Answer:
53
Step-by-step explanation:
It is a trick question. 6 people to paint 6 walls will take 53. 20 people to paint 20 walls will take 53 minutes.
Answer:
-17
Step-by-step explanation:
first find g(5) = -2(5)+5 = -5
then f(-5) = 4(-5)+3 = -17
23
because
the pattern is
(5 10) ..1.. (15 20) ..2.. (25 30) ..3..
..1... = 3
..2.. = 13
so ..3.. = 23
