Pre-Algebra Examples

$2 : 2 = 3 : 4$

Step 1

Convert the ratio to a fraction by making the left side of the ratio the numerator and the right side the denominator.

$\frac{2}{2} = 3 : 4$

Step 2

Divide $2$ by $2$ .

$1 = 3 : 4$

Step 3

Convert the ratio to a fraction by making the left side of the ratio the numerator and the right side the denominator.

$1 = \frac{3}{4}$

Step 4

Since $1 \neq \frac{3}{4}$ , there are no solutions.

No solution

Step 5

Since the fractional versions of the ratios are not equal, the ratios are not equivalent.

$2 : 2 \neq 3 : 4$