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OpenStudy (millsemily):

Paul’s age can be represented by the expression 6z. Allen’s age can be represented by the expression 3z^5. What is the ratio of Paul’s age to Allen’s age? Choices: A. 2z^4 B. 2(fraction line /) z^4 C. z^6 over two (another / line) D. 2z^6 Can someone help? Explaining how to do it would be even better ! Thanks!

OpenStudy (dan815):

3Z^5 U MEAN

OpenStudy (millsemily):

Yes sorry, I meant 3z^5 :) Thanks for catching that!

OpenStudy (dan815):

P=6z A=3z^5 P:A 6Z:3z^5, divide both side by 3z 2:z^4

OpenStudy (dan815):

make sense?

OpenStudy (dan815):

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