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Deshawn says that the ratios 3:5 and 5:7 are equivalent ratios because by adding 2 to both terms of 3:5 you get 5:7. Is Deshawn correct? Explain

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

3:5 and 5:7 can also be written as 3/5 and 5/7

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Answer:

False

Explanation:

3:5 and 5:7 can also be written as 3/5 and 5/7 and 3/5≠5/7

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