How to find a ratio with the denominator of 1 without using a diagram

Lilianna uses 3/4 calories per minute just by sitting. she uses 1 more calorie per minute by walking. lilianna uses a total of 12 1/4 calories walking to the park. lilianna uses the equation, d(.75+1)=12.25 to represent the situation. what does the variable d represent in the equation?

A80-foot piece of siding is cut into three pieces so that the second piece is four times four times as long as the first piece and the third piece is five times as long as the first piece. if x represents the length of the first piece, find the lengths of all three pieces.

What is the definition of exponential decay?