To solve an equation for one variable, we will utilize PEMDAS ( parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division, add/subtract) but backwards. So we will first add/subtract any numbers to the other side to get the variable by itself. We will then divide/multiply any numbers to get the variable by itself.
-- Kenny's weight is 6/7 of Melvin's weight.
-- Melvin's weight is 7/7 of Melvin's weight.
-- The ratio of Kenny's weight to Melvin's weight is (6/7) / (7/7) = 6/7 .
Answer:
m = -4
Step-by-step explanation:
- 36 - m = 8(4+2m)
- 36 - m = 32+16m (to remove m from the left side, we need to add m to both sides)
- 36 = 32+17m (subtract 32 from both sides)
- 68 = 17m (divide by 17 on both sides)
-4 = m
<span>42 in is 3/4th of 56 in. </span>
<span>3/4th of 24 in. is 18 in. </span>
<span>The length of his friend's shadow at the same time is </span>
<span>b.) 18 in.</span>
