SOLUTION: I cannot figure out this question. Could you maybe explain it to me. Which of the three numbers 9.2, 9.5, or 9.7 is the correct solution of 2.65t=25.705? explain your answer. Th

Algebra ->  Decimal-numbers -> SOLUTION: I cannot figure out this question. Could you maybe explain it to me. Which of the three numbers 9.2, 9.5, or 9.7 is the correct solution of 2.65t=25.705? explain your answer. Th      Log On


   

Question 483050: I cannot figure out this question. Could you maybe explain it to me.
Which of the three numbers 9.2, 9.5, or 9.7 is the correct solution of 2.65t=25.705? explain your answer. Thanks Kaitlyn
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.65t=25.705 Start with the given equation.


1000%282.65t%29=1000%2825.705%29 Multiply both sides by 1000 to clear out the decimals.


2650t=25705 Distribute and multiply.


t=%2825705%29%2F%282650%29 Divide both sides by 2650 to isolate t.


t=97%2F10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is t=97%2F10 which in decimal form is t=9.7


So the answer is 9.7 (third choice)