Discussion Topic Like fractions, rational expressions can be added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided. When dealing with two rational expressions that have different denominators, how would you find a common denominator? What effect would that have on the numerators of the expressions? Would the same idea work for simple numeric fractions? Why or why not? Given two rational expressions, how would the process you follow to multiply or divide them differ from multiplying or dividing two numeric fractions?

solution:

as, mean is defined as sum of all the observations divided by total number of observations.

and , median is mid value of the data whether arranged in ascending order or descending order.

consider, roadsters:

2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

mean =

also, median= , because number of observations is even, so median is mean of two mid values.

now, coming to bandits

2,3,4,5,6

mean =  

median = 4, as number of observations is odd.

so, roadsters has greater median as well mean than bandits.

→option a is true about the repairs performed on 2 types of cars:

bandits have lower median and mean than roadsters.

the 3rd on is correct

step-by-step explanation:

answer: the distance

step-by-step explanation:

to calculate the distance d of a line segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) use the formula d (x2 x1)2 (y2 y1)2. to calculate the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) use the formula