Why might it be to always start with the number 1 and work up when finding factors

Given a: b and b: c, find a: b: c. write the ratio in simplest form. a: b=6: 10 and b: c=21: 33

The first side of a triangle measures 5 in less than the second side, the third side is 3 in more than the first side, and the perimeter is 17 in. how long is the third side? if s represents the length of the second side, which of the following represents the length of the third side? s-5 ws-2 s+ 3 next question ask for turn it in

Two florida panthers were weighed. one weighs 6x+21 pounds and the two together weigh 14x+11 pounds how much does he other panther weigh alone