First subtract 8.5 from both sides, then divide the -1.2 to get x by itself
x=1.5
I do not agree. If you divide 240 by 30, it would be 8 heartbeats, which is absurd. It's impossible for something to survive with 8 heartbeats per 30 seconds.
In order to get the CORRECT answer, divide 240 by 60 seconds.
This would give you 4 heartbeats per second.
Then, multiply it by 30 seconds, which would give you 120 heartbeats.
CORRECT answer: 120
Hello from MrBillDoesMath!
Answer: 1/12
Discussion:
We solve 5/12 + x = 1/2 for x. Begin by subtracting 5/12 from each side
5/12 - 5/12 + x = 1/2 - 5/12
0 +x = 6/12 - 5/12 (as 1/2 = 6/12)
So x = 1/12
Regards, MrB
108 kilometers is 108,000 meters
108,000 ÷ 60 = 1800 meters per minute
1800 ÷ 60 = 30
