Answer:
56 = (0.85)w
Step-by-step explanation:
"is" translates to "=".
"of" translates to "×".
We can let "what number" translate to "w".
Then ...
56 is 85% of what number . . . . translates to ...
56 = 0.85×w
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Of course, you know that 85% = 85/100 = 0.85.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the miles Kenyon ran on tuesday
Let y be the miles Kenyon ran on thursday
Given,
Mon + Tues + Wed + Thu = 8mi

also given,

Now we have x + y = 5.2 as equation 1 and -x + y = 0.4 as equation 2
Using equation 1,

Substitute this equation into equation 2.

Substitute y = 2.8 into equation 1.

Therefore Kenyon ran 2.4 miles on tuesday, and ran 2.8 miles on thursday.
Answer:
ergerge
Step-by-step explanation: