SOLUTION: Solve for the indicated letter. a=6b, for b The solution is b = __________ (Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. My answer is: b=a/6, is this right?

Algebra.Com
Question 404231: Solve for the indicated letter.
a=6b, for b
The solution is b = __________
(Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.
My answer is: b=a/6, is this right? If not, please help. Thank you!

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are absolutely correct because to isolate b, you divide both sides by 6 (to undo multiplication by 6). Good job.
RELATED QUESTIONS

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation x^2-3x=7 The solution set is _?_ (answered by ewatrrr)
Solve for the indicated letter. a=3b, for b The solution is b=... (answered by joecbaseball)
Solve for the indicated letter b=8-a, for a, the solution is... (answered by richard1234)
Solve by the elimination method: 0.3x - 0.2y = 4 0.4x + 0.3y = -11 The solution... (answered by stanbon)
solve for the indicated letter: a=5b, for b.... (answered by vleith)
Solve by the elimination method. 5x+6y=-13 8x-6y=-52 What is the solution of the... (answered by tutor_paul)
Solve by the elimination method. 3x-9y=3 2x-9y=4 WHat is the solution to the system? (answered by brucewill)
F=7over4(n-37) Solve for N Use Integers or Fractions for any numbers in the... (answered by MathLover1,MathTherapy)
Solve for x. Graph the solution. 8x+4<6x-4. What is the solution? (Type your... (answered by stanbon)