Question

Solving equations 3y = 5 1/2

Answer 1

Answer:

y=11/6

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain said variable.

Answer 2

Answer:

y = 1.83

Step-by-step explanation:

3y = 5 1/2

In this question, it says 3 multiply something equals 5 1/2

To find what the unknown number is, we have divide 5 1/2 by 3, which will give us the unknown value

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5 1/2 = 5.5

y = Unknown number

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5.5/3 = 1.83

Answer = 1.83

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Check Answer

3 x 1.83 = 5.49

Round to nearest tenths

5.49 = 5.5