To solve this equation, we have to isolate the variable f, or get it alone on one side of the equation.
1/7f - 5 1/2 = 9/14
To do this, we need to add 5 1/2 to both sides of the equation to 1) cancel out the - 5 1/2 on the left side of the equation, and 2) maintain equality both sides of the equation.
1/7f - 5 1/2 + 5 1/2 = 9/14 + 5 1/2
1/7f = 6 2/14
Next, we have to divide both sides by 1/7, to get rid of the coefficient of f on the left side of the equation.
1/7f ÷ 1/7 = 6 2/14 ÷ 1/7
f = 43
Therefore, the the value of f is 43.
<em><u>Lee sold 40 magazines</u></em>
Step-by-step explanation:
Equation Model:
Let m be the number of magazines Lee sold.
150%-130%=20%, so if 0.2m=8 then m=40
Let me show another way: In the image above 20% is equal to 8 so if we use 8 and 20% and try to reach our way up to 100% (How much Lee sold in total) then we will get our answer.
20%=8
40%=16
60%=24
80%=32
100%=40
Therefore Lee sold 40 magazines.
Hope that makes sense! If you have any more questions or need further clarification then please comment down below or message me! Good luck!
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