Which equation represents this situation? five less than a number is equal to three times the sum of the number and two? a.) 5 - x = 3x + 2 b.) x - 5 = 2x + 3 c.) x - 5 = 3(x + 2) d.) 5 - x = 3(2x)

Dexter read 11 science fiction books and 5 history books. lena read 9 science fiction books and 4 history books. compare the students’ ratios of science fiction books to history books. 1. determine the ratios’ form:    science fiction books to history books 2. write the ratios as fractions:    dexter: 115; lena: 94 3. rewrite with a common denominator. 4. compare. 5. answer the question. determine which shows the correct comparison of the ratios for this problem.