How to solve 5/0.45 = 110/99

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$0.5:0.45=110:99$$

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Expand $\frac{0.5}{0.45}$ by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by $100$.

$$\frac{50}{45}=\frac{110}{99}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{50}{45}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $5$.

$$\frac{10}{9}=\frac{110}{99}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{110}{99}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $11$.

$$\frac{10}{9}=\frac{10}{9}$$

Compare $\frac{10}{9}$ and $\frac{10}{9}$.

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