Answer:
x+x+x+x=4x
x+5=5x
There equivalent
Step-by-step explanation:
x+x+x+x=4x:
count the number of x's they equal 4 so it would be 4x
x+5=5x
you have 5 x's it would equal 5x
Answer:
Z = 34
Step-by-step explanation:
From the series, we have that:
a = -2
a + d = 7
Hence, -2 + d = 7
∴ d = 7 + 2 = 9
a + 2d = X; a + 3d = Y and a + 4d = Z
-2 + 4(9) = Z
∴ Z = 36 - 2 = 34
Comment
You need to set up a direct proportion. You have to relate Keith and Jared's ages to the ratio you were given.
Givens
Keith is 24
Keith / Jared = 3/5
J = Jared
Solution
3/5 = 24 / J Cross multiply
3*J = 5 * 24 Combine factors on the right.
3J = 120 Divide by 3
J = 120 / 3
J = 40
Conclusion
Jared is 40 years old.
