5 * (2 + 4)
5 * 2 + 5 * 4 (the distributive property)
5 * 6 (order of operations)
Answer:
There are 9 boys in the choir
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this, create two equivalent fractions with the information given
boys 3 x
------- = ------ = ------
girls 4 12
Then, cross-multiply
4x = 3(12)
4x = 36
x = 9
The racer take 4 hours (between 8:00 to 12:00) to race 3/4 of 6 miles
3/4 of 6 miles = 18/4 = 4.5 miles
4 hours ⇒ 4.5 miles
1 hour ⇒ 4.5 ÷ 4 = 1.125 miles
The time taken to complete 6 miles = 6 ÷ 1.125 = 16/3 hours = 5.3 hours
