SOLUTION: the equation d=2/5 t describes the distance d, in yards, an object travels in t minutes. how long does it take the object to travel 1 4/5 yards/

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Question 934728: the equation d=2/5 t describes the distance d, in yards, an object travels in t minutes. how long does it take the object to travel 1 4/5 yards/
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the equation d=2/5 t describes the distance d, in yards, an object travels in t minutes. how long does it take the object to travel 1 4/5 yards
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1 4/5 = (2/5)t
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9/5 = (2/5)t
t = (5/2)(9/5)
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t = 9/2
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t = 4.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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