Question

What is the value for the variable f in 173f−1=1
?(1 point)
Responses

4
4

5
5

3
3

6

Answer 1

I’m not sure how to parse "173f−1=1" — there are several ways to interpret it and they give different answers:

- If it means 173·f − 1 = 1, then 173f − 1 = 1 → 173f = 2 → f = 2/173 (not one of your choices).
- If it means 173^(f−1) = 1, then f − 1 = 0 → f = 1.
- If it means 173·(f − 1) = 1, then f = 1 + 1/173 = 174/173.
- If it means 173/(f − 1) = 1, then f − 1 = 173 → f = 174.
- If it means 173·f^(−1) = 1 (i.e., 173/f = 1), then f = 173.

None of these give 3, 4, 5, or 6. Could you clarify the intended meaning/format (e.g., is there an exponent, parentheses, or a fraction)? Then I’ll solve it.