Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
To use the least number of terms, simplify the expression. To simplify, distribute into the parenthesis and combine like terms.

Answer:
x is equal to 1754, so it's 1754
the ratio of 100/450 is 600/2700
X*y=72
x = 5y-2
x=72/y
72/y=5y-2
72=5y^2-2y
5y^2 -2y - 72 = 0
(5y+18)(y-4)=0
y = -18/5 discard
or y = 4
4x=72
x=18
(18,4)