You go to the store and notice the people standing in line. 7 adults and 4 children. If this ratio stays the same and there 55 people in the store. how many would be children?

Consider this expression and the steps to evaluate it. 4^5(−2)^9/4^8(−2)^3 1. apply the quotient of powers:      (−2)^a/4^b 2. evaluate powers:           c/d select the value of each variable. a = _ b = _ c = _ d = _