SOLUTION: I know I have to get the variable by itself, but I can't figure out how. {{{70=(x/1.248)*100}}}

Question 196937: I know I have to get the variable by itself, but I can't figure out how.

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I know I have to get the variable by itself, but I can't figure out how.


Divide both sides by 100



Divide on the left, cancel 100's on right





Multiply both sides by 1.248



Multiply on the left, cancel 1.248's on the right





Edwin

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