Answer:
C. 20
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's say M is the original number of men and W is the original number of women.
M / W = 3 / 5
(M+2) / (W+1) = 2 / 3
Let's cross multiply both equations:
5M = 3W
3(M+2) = 2(W+1)
Let's simplify the second equation:
3M + 6 = 2W + 2
3M + 4 = 2W
From the first equation:
M = 3/5 W
Substitute:
3 (3/5 W) + 4 = 2W
9/5 W + 4 = 2W
4 = 1/5 W
W = 20
There were originally 20 women.
Let's check our answer. That would mean that M = 3/5 W = 12.
After 2 men walk in and 1 woman, W = 21 and M = 14, so 14/21 = 2/3. Looks like the answer is correct!
Answer C.
Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
This would be A True, hope this helps !
Answer:
x = - 4
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- x² - 8x - 16 = 0 ( multiply through by - 1 to clear the leading negative )
x² + 8x + 16 = 0 ← this is a perfect square
(x + 4)² = 0 ( take the square root of both sides )
x + 4 = 0 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
x = - 4
