7) lindsay has some yellow and red flowers in a vase. the ratio of yellow to red flowers is 4: 7. the number of yellow flowers in lindsay’s vase is shown. how many red flowers are in the vase?

×x

Step-by-step explanation:

given ratio of yellow to red flowers is 4:7.

let number of yellow flowers in Lindsay’s vase  is x

let number of red flowers in Lindsay’s vase  is y

=

number of  red flowers such that x is known is y= ×x

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.