Asked by Sarah
How would I solve this equation?
d-1 = -1 1
____ ___
4 2
(d-1) divided by 4 = -1 and 1/2
Thanks,
Ok, I'll set up your problem this way:
(d-1)/4 = -1 1/2
-1 1/2 is the same as -3/2.
Therefore: (d-1)/4 = -3/2
Multiply each fraction by a common denominator, which is 4:
4 [ (d-1)/4 = -3/2 ]
Simplifying:
d - 1 = -6
d = -5
Substitute -5 for d in the original equation to check. It always helps to check your work!
I hope this helps.
d-1 = -1 1
____ ___
4 2
(d-1) divided by 4 = -1 and 1/2
Thanks,
Ok, I'll set up your problem this way:
(d-1)/4 = -1 1/2
-1 1/2 is the same as -3/2.
Therefore: (d-1)/4 = -3/2
Multiply each fraction by a common denominator, which is 4:
4 [ (d-1)/4 = -3/2 ]
Simplifying:
d - 1 = -6
d = -5
Substitute -5 for d in the original equation to check. It always helps to check your work!
I hope this helps.