dreemasanders866 dreemasanders866
  • 16-10-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

What value of a makes the equation true?
1.7a + 0.3a = 4/5
btw 4/5 is a fraction

A. a= 2 4/5
B. a= 1 3/5
C. a= 2/5
D. a= 1 1/5

Respuesta :

jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 16-10-2018

Answer: C) a = 2/5

1.7a+0.3a simplifies to 2.0a or just 2a. We have the equation 2a = 4/5. If we multiply each side by 1/2, then we can isolate 'a' fully to get

2a = 4/5

(1/2)*2a = (4/5)*(1/2)

(2/2)a = (4*1)/(5*2)

1a = 4/10

a = 2/5

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which of the following is a factor that contributed to the formation of the Farmers' Alliance? low crop prices restrictive tariffs government regulations lack o
Combine like terms.9 + 18s – 7s A. 20s B. 9 + 11s C. 9 – 11s D. 20
What is the degree of comparison of the underlined modifier? Suzanne is a gifted ballet dancer. A. superlative B. positive C. comparative
What impact did Ponce de leon have on the world?
PLEASE HELP I GIVE THANKS
In the figure, a ‖ e, m ‖ n, and m∠3 = 108° What is m∠6? __ °
What impact did technological innovations have on the british economy
Is energy in fossil fuels is derived from the energy stored in plants and animal matter?
literal equation R=R1+R2 for R2
¿Que es la humanización?