Answer:
Imagine an easier version of this problem: You have a board 5 feet long that you must cut (divide, right?) into two equal parts. It is probably clear to you that you simply divide the length (5) by the number of parts you're dividing it into (2) to obtain the length of each piece (2.5 feet).
Use the same method for your problem 5 feet divided by 6 is 0.83 feet per piece.
We do not ordinarily divide feet into decimal portions, but instead into inches. Since an inch is 1/12 of a foot, you could simply say 5/6 = how many twelfths? or 5/6 = n/12 Solve this by inspection or by cross multiplying 5 times 12 equals n times 6. So n must equal 10, and your pieces of board are each 10 inches long.
Step 1: to solve this equation first subtract 4.9 from both sides.
w + 4.9 - 4.9 = 6.88 - 4.9
When you reduce that your answer should be w = 1.92
Therefore the weight of ingredients other than granola in Miranda's trail mix is 1.92
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The independent variable is your input (x-value) and the dependent variable (y-value) depends on what the input is.
y = 10x
y is total money earned
x = number of lawns mowed
The first answer listed
