Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
The given rational equation is

The Least Common Denominator is
.
Multiply each term in the equation by the LCD.

Simplify;


Expand and group similar terms






2(z - 5) + (z - 8) =
= 2z - 10 + z - 8 =
= 2z + z - 10 - 8 = <u>3</u><u>z</u><u> </u><u>-</u><u> </u><u>1</u><u>8</u> ← the end
A. 8 cats per week. if you simplify 40/5, it equals 8/1
Hi there!
Using compatible numbers it would be:
12 ÷ 2 = 6.
Now when you divide it, the answer would be close to 6.
So, 12 ÷ 2 = 6 would be using compatible numbers.
Hope this helps ;)