Concept explainers
Whether the given statement is true or false.
Answer to Problem 3SGR
False.
A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given statement is:
An equation is a comparison of two numbers by division.
Calculation:
This statement is false, as the comparison of two numbers by division is called a ratio.
For example:
An equation has terms on both the sides of an equal sign.
For example:
Therefore, the given statement is FALSE.
The statement can be re-written as:
A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division.
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