SOLUTION: lena drove 204 miles using 10 gallons of gas at this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 255 miles? thank you

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Question 181175: lena drove 204 miles using 10 gallons of gas at this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 255 miles?

thank you
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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lena drove 204 miles using 10 gallons of gas at this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 255 miles?
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204%2F10=255%2Fx
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2550=204x
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highlight%28x=12.5%29gallons