SOLUTION: The density property insures that a rational number can be found between a pair of rational numbers. Find the specific rational number requested. 0.4 of the way between 15 and

Question 32349: The density property insures that a rational number can be found between a pair of rational numbers. Find the specific rational number requested.
0.4 of the way between 15 and 50.
I get how to subtract 15 and 50 but i dont get where to go from (0.4(35)=14) i dont get how they got 14. Please help!

Amanda
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to go to the start point (15), then go 0.4 of (50-15) beyond it.
#= 15+0.4(50-15)
#=15+0.4(35)
#=15+14=29
Cheers,
Stan H.
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