What does the smaller number next to numbers mean?

In the given triangle, ∠aed ∼ ∠ abc, ad = 6.9, ae = 7.2, de = 5.2, and bc = 10.2. find the measure of bd and ce. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Apatient is to be given 35 milligrams of demerol every 4 hours. you have demerol 50 milligrams/milliliter in stock. how many milliliters should be given per dose?

Evaluate each expression. determine if the final simplified form of the expression is positive or negative -42 (-4)2 42