Answer:
-6.64
Step-by-step explanation:
since you need to find the value of x , but all values to one side and have x on the other .. meaning :
2 1/3 -12.3 = 1.5x
now that you have this find the decimal value of 2 1/3
which is 2*3 +1 = 7/3
in decimal form is 2.33333...
now subtract (2.3333.. - 12.3 ) / 1.5
x = -6.6444
to 3 sf = -6.64
This ratio is in a form of dogs:cats.
The ratio given means there are 3 dogs for every 2 cats.
You can rewrite it as 3 dogs:2 cats.
If there are 30 cats, you would write the ratio as x dogs:30 cats.
Since the same must be done to both sides, you must find how many times 2 was multiplied to get 30 then multiply dogs by that number.
30 / 2 = 15
3 • 15 = 45
So if a shelter has 30 cats, then it has 45 dogs.
This can be written in a ratio as 45:30, or 45 dogs:30 cats.
