The formula y=2000x converts a weight x in tons to a weight y in pounds. The largest known blue whale weighed 195 tons. Find the weight of the whale in pounds.

Question

Just need to convert the weight I think the answer is 390000. I assumed you just times 2000 by 195, but I am probably wrong. 

Answer 1

x: weight in tons

y: weight in pounds

 

y=2000x

 

y=(2000)(195)

 

y=390,000

 

The weight of the whale in pounds is 390,000 pounds.