Compare the following ratios :
(a) 5 :2 and 2 : 7
(b) 3 :4 , 4 :6 and 5 :7

Desmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? 8,000 + 24x 8,000 − 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 − 2x

Consider the proof. given: segment ab is parallel to line de. prove: what is the missing statement in step 5?

A. 90 degrees b. 45 degrees c. 30 degrees d. 120 degrees