Answer:
60
Step-by-step explanation:
Let s represent the number of stickers Sophia has. Then the number Ethan has is (2/3)s. The transfer of 16 stickers can be described by the equation ...
(s -16)/(2/3s +16) = 1/2 . . . . . sophia/ethan = 1/2 after the transfer
2s -32 = 2/3s +16 . . . . . . . . .cross multiply
4/3s = 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . add 32-2/3s
s = (48)(3/4) = 36 . . . . . . . . .multiply by 3/4
Together, the total number of stickers held is s +(2/3)s = (5/3)s.
5/3s = (5/3)(36) = 60 . . . . . total of Sophia's and Ethan's stickers
Together, Sophia and Ethan have 60 stickers.
attached image has work + answer
Answer:
27/6, 4 3/6, or simplified version 4 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Always convert the mixed numbers into an improper fraction before you solve, this makes it easier to solve.
2 4/6 = 16/6
1 5/6 = 11/6
3 4/6 = 22/6
Now we solve. Remember, you do NOT add the denominator, leave it as 6 not 12. You only add the numerator.
16/6 + 11/6 = 27/6, 4 3/6 or simplified as 4 1/2
22/6 + 5/6 = The same as above.
X would be 0.5. Hope this helped
