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2012-02-06 ratio in simplest form:

Hello, Carissa.    To write a ratio in its simplest form, divide each side of the ratio by the largest number that will evenly divide into both numbers.    So, for 40:5, the largest number that evenly

2012-02-01 algebra question:

divide both sides by 9000 and reduce    5/9 = (1 + r)^10    Take the 10 root of both sides.  Not sure how to write that here, but it's the square root symbol with "10" in the angled part in front.    10th

2012-01-30 Math:

Hello, Brandi.    Make rent = x.    Therefore, food bill = 1/2x.    Electric bill = 1/3(1/2x), or 1/6x.    Therefore, x + 1/2x + 1/6x = $200.    Combine the x factors: 1 2/3x = $200.    Divide both sides

2012-01-29 Percentage Question:

Because you're starting with 2 different numbers.  In one case you're dividing 4 into parts and in the other, you're dividing 5.  You're ultimately asking why 4/5 does not equal 5/4 and I don't know how

2012-01-29 decimals:

Hello, Kaylynn.      0.00006 0.006 0.06 0.6 6.00 6.6    To answer this question, you must recognize the different place values. The first place value to the right of the decimal point is the tenth value

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