SOLUTION: The top walking deck of a sailboat is 12 1/3 feet long. This is only 7/12 of the length of the boat. How long is the boat?

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Question 308190: The top walking deck of a sailboat is 12 1/3 feet long. This is only 7/12 of the length of the boat. How long is the boat?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = length of boat
Change 12 and 1/3 to 37/3.
37/3 = 7x/12
Can you solve for x now?