you just want to set up an expression in order to solve for the value of interest!
3.5x = 1700
x = 1700 / 3.5 = 485.71
Brian S.
asked • 05/17/17Math - Pre Cal Word Problem Help
1700 is 3.5 times as large as some number. What is the number?
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Kenneth S. answered • 05/18/17
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Great Scot!
This is not a PreCalc problem, it's a grade 7 problem:
1700 = 3.5N
Solve for N
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