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Aleonysh [2.5K]
2 years ago
13

A geologist has two rocks on a scale that weighs 2 1/2 pounds together rock A was 1/7 of the total weight. How much did rock A w

eigh
Mathematics
1 answer:
jarptica [38.1K]2 years ago
7 0
5/14 is the answer. I'll do my best bud
Answer↑

Steps↓
Convert 2 1/2 to an improper fraction:
2 + 2+ 1 over 2

Once you add the numbers, that will be 5/2.

Now, multiply that with 1/7:
5/2 • 1/7

Your answer will be 5/14

Therefore, Rock A weighs 5/14 pounds
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