The first thing we must do for this case is to define variables:
x: the total mass of the chemical in the container
y: a sample of a chemical from a container
We have the following equation:
y = (3/10) x - 5 3/4
Then, for y = 39.1 we have:
39.1 = (3/10) x - 5 3/4
Clearing x:
(3/10) x = 39.1 + 5 3/4
(3/10) x = 44.85
x = (10/3) * (44.85)
x = 149.5 grams
Answer:
the total mass in grams of the chemical in the container before the scientist removed the sample of 39.1 grams was:
x = 149.5 grams.
Please provide the other fraction so we can give you the right number or at least a picture.
I am assuming 28/0. The short answer is that it is infinity. (Or they may want undefined)
Here is a bit longer explination:
Let's start by taking 28/1, that gives 28. What about 28/0.5 that gives 56, and as we keep decreasing the denominator closer to zero then the quotient will become larger and larger. We we reach zero, the quotient becomes so large that it is considered infinity.
Answer:
6/25
Step-by-step explanation:
