Question

Complete the following tasks for this equation: b/7.8 = -2.15. Give an estimate for the solution. Be sure to explain how you arrived at the estimate, either by showing an equation or in words. Solve the equation. Show or explain your work. Compared to your estimate, is your answer reasonable? Explain your answer in complete sentences.$b/7.8 = -2.15$

Answer 1

Answer:

b = -16.77

Step-by-step explanation:

We could get a quick estimate from b/8 = -2:  b is approximately -16.

For an exact answer, multiply both sides by 7.8:  b = -16.77