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Inequalities are different from equations. If you multiply or divide both sides of an equation by the same negative number, the equation remains the same, but If you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by the same negative number, the inequality reverses.
Since 5 miles is equaled to 4 inches multiply the 8 miles by 4/5 to get 6 2/5
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Step-by-step explanation:
<-- Given
<-- Distributive Property
<-- Find LCD of x-terms
<-- Combine Like Terms
<-- Add 45/8 to both sides
<-- Simplify Right Side
<-- Subtract 7 on both sides
<-- Divide both sides by 289/60
The anwser to your question is 1 and 5/7
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Solution:
The ratio is FEMALES to MALES.
So its 18/16, 18:16, or 18 to 16.
~Now we need to simplify.
18:16 → 18/2:16/2 → 9:8
*Note* When you have a ratio you need to know which comes first. If you put males to females that incorrect. It has to be correct according to the question.
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