SOLUTION: 24/(t+8) = 5/3

Question 77028This question is from textbook Mathematics Structure and Method
: 24/(t+8) = 5/3 This question is from textbook Mathematics Structure and Method

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Cross multiply:
5(t+8) = 24(3)
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5t + 40 = 72
5t = 72 - 40
5t = 32
t = 32/5
t = 6.4
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Check solution on a calc:
24/(6.4+8) = 1.67
5/3 = 1.67
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