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Question 525093: Hello, I am working on literal equations and i was stuck on this problem. Could you help? Thank you! Here's the question:
The formula to compute a person’s body mass index is B=703∙w/h^2 . B represents the body mass index, w is the person’s weight in pounds, and h represents the person’s height in inches.
a. Solve the formula for w.

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B=703w%2Fh%5E2 multiply by h%5E2
Bh%5E2=703w divide by 703
Bh%5E2%2F703=w
w=Bh%5E2%2F703