If you add Natalie's age and Fred's age, the result is . If you add Fred's age to times Natalie's age, the result is . Write and solve a system of equations to find how old Fred and Natalie are. Fred is ___ years old. Natalie is ___ years old.

Type the correct answer in the box. use numerals instead of words. if necessary, use / for the fraction bar.

Which scenarios are most effectively explored by conducting an experiment? there is more than one correct answer. select all that apply. researchers want to study the effectiveness of a particular drug for treating migraines. they want to know which dosage of the drug yields the best results with the least side effects. to ensure fair results, the researchers want to ensure that participants and dosage administrators do not know which dosage participants receive. a teacher wants to plan a class fieldtrip and quickly determine where students prefer to go for the class fieldtrip. a car mechanic wants to know which of two engine brands makes better-performing engines. he wants to test the engines in identical situations and rate their performance in a way that can be fairly measured. a chemist studies the properties of a metal compound. she wants to know how the sample size of the metal affects its ability to conduct electricity. she wants to conduct the research in a controlled environment to minimize bias. a realty company wants to know the average income of its clients. the company wants to gather data income from current clients.

There are 18 female students and 16 male students in a class. which of the following expresses the ratio of female students to male students in simplest form? а) 10 b) 9 to 8 c) 8: 9 d)18/16