-4,. 3
or. ±4/1,. ±2/1,. ±1/1,. ±4/3,. ±2/3,. ±1/3,.
The known facts
- the sum of Natalie's age and Fred's age is 36
- the sum of Fred's age times four and Natalie's age is 72
Now, let's set up the equations where N is Natalie's age and F is Fred's age.
N + F = 36 ---- equation 1
N + 4F = 72 ---- equation 2
equation 2 minus equation 1 ---> 3F = 36 ---> F = 12, thus N = 24
Thus Fred is 12 years old, and Natalie is 24 years old.
Answer:
a) 1/2
b) 6/100
c)1/4
I'll explain how I got these answers later.
5x - 2 = 8x + 5.
-2 = -5x + 8x + 5
-2 = 3x +5
-7 = 3x
-7/3 = -2.3
