Pre-Algebra Examples

$- 89 : 12 = 7 : 8$

Step 1

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

$\frac{- 89}{12} = 7 : 8$

Step 2

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{89}{12} = 7 : 8$

Step 3

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

$- \frac{89}{12} = \frac{7}{8}$

Step 4

Since $- \frac{89}{12} \neq \frac{7}{8}$ , there are no solutions.

No solution

Step 5

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

$- 89 : 12 \neq 7 : 8$