Question

how is the word term used to describe a ratio relationship and in the context of an expression?
choose the correct answer below.
a. the terms of a ratio are the quantities being compared. the terms in an expression are the parts that are separated by plus or minus signs.
b. the term of a ratio is the sum of the quantities being compared. the terms in an expression are the parts that are separated by multiplication or division signs.
c. the terms of a ratio are the quantities being compared. the terms in an expression are the parts that are separated by multiplication or division signs.
d. the term of a ratio is the sum of the quantities being compared. the terms in an expression are the parts that are separated by plus or minus signs.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Terms of a ratio are the quantities being compared (correct for ratio terms). Terms in an expression are parts separated by + or - (correct for expression terms).
• Option B: Terms of a ratio are not the sum of quantities (incorrect for ratio terms).
• Option C: Terms in an expression are not separated by multiplication/division (incorrect for expression terms).
• Option D: Terms of a ratio are not the sum of quantities (incorrect for ratio terms).

So, Option A matches the definitions of "term" for both ratio and expression.

Answer:

A. The terms of a ratio are the quantities being compared. The terms in an expression are the parts that are separated by plus or minus signs.