Use a graphing calculator. Solve 5.53x = 805 by graphing. Round to the nearest hundredth.

Question

2.91
3.92
1.31
0.97

Answer 1

To solve the equation 5.53x = 805 by graphing, follow these steps:

1. Enter the equation into the graphing calculator as y = 5.53x and y = 805.
2. Graph the two equations on the same graph.
3. Find the point of intersection on the graph, which represents the solution to the equation.
4. Round the x-coordinate of the point of intersection to the nearest hundredth.

After following these steps, the solution to the equation 5.53x = 805 is x ≈ 145.41. Rounding to the nearest hundredth, the answer is 145.41.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.31.