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Chapter 2: Q5. (page 139)

State whether each sentence is true or false. If false, replace the underlined term to make a true sentence.

A(n) equation is a comparison of two numbers by division.

Short Answer

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The given statement is false.

An ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given Statement.

A(n) equation is a comparison of two numbers by division.

02

Step 2. Definition of ratio.

The comparison of two numbers by division is known as ratio of the numbers.

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Step 3. Description of step.

According to the definition of ratio the comparison of two numbers by division is ratio not equation.

Thus, the given statement is false, and the correct is:

An ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division.

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