Here you go. Let me know if you have questions
Lets count...
3a...thats 1 term
3ab...thats 2
7b....thats 3
-2c....movin on up to 4
-4d....and we end at 5
so this expression has 5 terms since none of the terms can be combined :)
Step-by-step explanation:
The ratio's can be expressed as fractions and you may compare those.
In order to compare fractions you need to bring them into equal denominator.
8 and 9 have LCM of 8*9 = 72 since they have no common factors.
<u>The equivalent fractions with common denominator are:</u>
- 5/8 = 9*5/(9*8) = 45/72
- 7/9 = 8*7/(8*9) = 56/72
<u>Now we can compare the fractions:</u>
- 45/72 < 56/72, since 45 < 56
