We we are asked to solve this kind of problem we are asked to find the value of the value (x in this case). So the first thing we want to do isolate x by subtracting 5/12 from both sides.
x+5/12-5/12=5/8-5/12
Simplify
x=5/8-5/12
Reduce
x=3/3(5/8)-2/2(5/12)
x=15/24-10/24
x=5/24
What do you need help on.
The length of a rectangle is 12 inches more than its width. What is the width of the rectangle if the perimeter is 42 inches?
x best represents .
x + 12 best represents
We subtract 28 - 16 and get the number of girls
so lets do that
28 - 16 = 12
now we know the unsimplified ratio os 12 to 16
simplifed girls 12 ÷ 4 = 3
simplified boys 16 ÷ 4 = 4
since it says (girls to boys) we put girls first then boys
so it would become 3 : 4
Or the answer is B.) 3 : 4
