Question

Solve the​ equation, and check your solution.
6.4
equals
1.6 y
6.4 divided by​___
equals
1.6 ydivided by​___
​___
equals
y
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Part 1
Complete the solution using inverse relationships.
6.4
equals
1.6 y
6.4 divided by nothing
  
equals
1.6 ydivided by
  
enter your response here
  
enter your response here
equals
y
​(Type whole numbers or​ decimals.)
Solve the equation, and check your solution.Solve the equation, and check your solution.Solve the equation, and check your solution.

Answer 1

6.4 = 1.6y

Divide both sides by 1.6:

6.4 ÷ 1.6 = (1.6y) ÷ 1.6 = y

6.4 ÷ 1.6 = 4, so y = 4.

Check: 1.6·4 = 6.4, so the solution is correct.