SOLUTION: The formula h = k(1 + 1/273 t) is used in the study of heat. Solve for k. Not sure how to proceed. Non-homework.

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Question 1105896: The formula h = k(1 + 1/273 t) is used in the study of heat. Solve for k.
Not sure how to proceed. Non-homework.

Found 2 solutions by Boreal, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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divide by (1+t/273)
h/(1+t/273) = k.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I believe you're trying to show h=k%281%2Bt%2F273%29.

h=k%28273%2F273%2Bt%2F273%29
h=k%28%28t%2B273%29%2F273%29
h%28273%29%2F%28t%2B273%29=k


k=%28273h%29%2F%28t%2B273%29