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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-03-26

If the weight of a package is multiplied by [tex]\frac{5}{7}[/tex], the result is 40.5 pounds. Find the weight of the package.

Asked by itayray2

Answer (2)

Well, it would become 5/7x=40.5. Divide both sides by 5/7, so it is 40.5 * by the reciprocal of 5/7 (7/5). The answer is 56.7 pounds.

Answered by DK123 | 2024-06-10

The weight of the package is 56.7 pounds. This was found by solving the equation 7 5 ​ x = 40.5 for x . We multiplied both sides by the reciprocal of 7 5 ​ to isolate x .
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Answered by DK123 | 2024-12-23