Simplify the expression and explain each step
6+(5+x)

First, we get rid of the parenthesis.

6 + 5 + x

Next, add the like terms: 6 + 5

6 + 5 = 11

11 + x

Then, because we don't know the value of x, the simplest version is 11 + x

2

step-by-step explanation:

36 girls

step-by-step explanation:

the 48 boys is 4 parts of the ratio

divide 48 by 4 to obtain one part of the ratio

= 12 ← 1 part of the ratio

3 parts = 3 × 12 = 36 ← number of girls