SOLUTION: shoe sizes and foot length are related by the formula S = 3F - 24, where S represents the shoe size and F represents the length of the foot, in inches.. a) Solve the formula for

Question 174723: shoe sizes and foot length are related by the formula S = 3F - 24, where S represents the shoe size and F represents the length of the foot, in inches..
a) Solve the formula for F.
b) To the nearest tenth of an inch, how long is the foot of a person who wears a size 10 1/2 shoe?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)given
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adding 24 to both sides
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b)
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inches
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