The ratio of a to b is 2 to 3, where a and b are positive. if x equals a increased by 50% of a and y equals b decreased by 50% of b, what is the value of x/y?

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Solve the system. -a+4b+2c=-8 3a+b-4c=9 b=-1 a.(0,11) ,-1,2) c.(1,1,-2) d.(2,-1,-1)

Atriangular bandana has an area of 46 square inches. the height of the triangle is 5 3 4 inches. enter and solve an equation to find the length of the base of the triangle. use b to represent the length of the base.