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Answer:
5 kg
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this problem, we can use the rule of three.
In fact, we know that:
- 1 kilogram is equivalent to 2.2 pounds
- The ratio between the mass in kilograms and in pounds is constant for every value of the mass
- Therefore, the mass in kilograms corresponding to 11 pounds can be found by writing the following equation:
Where
x is the mass in kilograms corresponding to 11 pounds.
Solving the equation for x, we find:
1) factor the denominators: 2b/(b-1)2 - 2/ (b-1)2
2) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COMMON DENOMINATOR
3) combine the numerators: 2b-2/(b-1)2
4) distribute 2 from numerator: 2(b-1)/(b-1)2
5) simplify; answer is 2/(b-1)
2) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COMMON DENOMINATOR
3) combine the numerators: 2b-2/(b-1)2
4) distribute 2 from numerator: 2(b-1)/(b-1)2
5) simplify; answer is 2/(b-1)