1. Use , , or = to compare the ratios. Show your work. (a) 5 : 8 and 7 : 10
(b) 9/6 and 36/24

(a) 5 : 8 < 7 : 10

(b) 9/6 = 36/24

Step-by-step explanation:

make the denominator the same

(a)

5 : 8 and 7 : 10 is

5/8 and 7/10

25/40 and 28/40

now compare the top numbers or numerators

28/40 or 7/10 is bigger

(b)

9/6 and 36/24

9/6 is also 36/24

so these two numbers are the same

associative property of multiplication

arrange the equations with like terms in columns.

analyze the coefficients of x or y.

add the equations and solve for the remaining variable.

substitute the value into either equation and solve.

check the solution.

step-by-step explanation: