OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §5.4 Solve Equations with Decimals · Exercise 71 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations with Decimals · Exercise 71

Think about solving the equation $1.2 y = 60,$ but do not actually solve it. Do you think the solution should be greater than $60$ or less than $60 ?$ Explain your reasoning. Then solve the equation to see if your thinking was correct.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §5.4 Solve Equations with Decimals · Exercise 71

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