45% of 40 is 0.45×40=18 girls
if x girls join then 56% of 40+x is 0.56(40+x)=18+x
22.4+0.56x=18+x
put together like terms
4.4=0.44x
<span>x=10 girls joined</span>
Answer:

General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
<u>Algebra I</u>
- Midpoint Formula:

Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
A (-3, -5)
B (2, 7)
<u>Step 2: Find midpoint</u>
- Substitute:

- Add:

- Divide:

1/2 or 0.5 x 3/4 or 0.75 = 0.375 or 3/8
the rest I dont' understand what you wrote, is it a subtraction or a negative?
Where’s the picture or more context lol