SOLUTION: I am trying to find the eqaution to solve how many cups are in 7 pints knowing that there are 2 cups in a pint. HELP!!!

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Question 702541: I am trying to find the eqaution to solve how many cups are in 7 pints knowing that there are 2 cups in a pint. HELP!!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just set up a ratio
( cups ) / ( pints ) = ( cups ) / ( pints )
Let +x+ = number of cups in 7 pints
+2+%2F+1+=+x+%2F+7+
Multiply both sides by +7+
+2%2A7+=+x+
+x+=+14+
There are 14 cups in 7 pints