Answer:
> (greater than)
Step-by-step explanation:
In the case of negatives, the lower number is the greater one since is closer to the right side in the number line.
Therefore, -9.5 > (greater than) - 9.75
Let's call the number of rows 'R' . (Clever ?)
There are (3x -2) trees in each row, and there are 'R' rows,
so the total number of trees is [ R times (3x-2) ].
But the problem told you that the total number of trees is (24x-16).
So
R(3x - 2) = (24x - 16)
For a quick, happy ending, how about factoring '8' out of the right side:
R(3x - 2) = 8(3x - 2)
Is it jumping out at you yet ?
If not, then divide each side by (3x - 2) :
<em> <u> R = 8</u></em>
There are eight (8) rows of trees.
Equation:
30/25.5 = 60/51 ---> 1.176 = 1.176
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