SOLUTION: I cannot figure out this question. Could you maybe explain it to me. Which of the three numbers 9.2, 9.5, or 9.7 is the correct solution of 2.65t=25.705? explain your answer. Th

Question 483050: I cannot figure out this question. Could you maybe explain it to me.
Which of the three numbers 9.2, 9.5, or 9.7 is the correct solution of 2.65t=25.705? explain your answer. Thanks Kaitlyn
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by 1000 to clear out the decimals.

Distribute and multiply.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which in decimal form is

So the answer is 9.7 (third choice)
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