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Yes. I'd leave it as the fraction, but do as your instructor wants it.RTCNTC said:
topsquark said:
I've been out of school for years. They are going to have to rent a separate room at the Nursing Home to store all the textbooks I have. I'm not going to stop studying until I'm too senile to do it. I study for fun...You aren't alone!RTCNTC said:
topsquark said:
"K" in a fraction problem is typically the unknown variable that you are trying to find. In other words, "K" represents the missing value in the fraction equation.
To solve for "K" in a fraction problem, you can use the basic algebraic principles of solving equations. This involves isolating the variable "K" by performing inverse operations on both sides of the equation until you are left with "K" on one side and a numerical value on the other side.
Yes, cross-multiplication can be used to find "K" in a fraction problem. This method is helpful when dealing with fractions that have different denominators. Simply cross-multiply the numerators and denominators of the fractions, set the two products equal to each other, and solve for "K".
Yes, there are other methods for finding "K" in a fraction problem. One method is to use equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator of the given fraction by the same number. Another method is to convert the fraction into a decimal and then solve for "K".
If "K" ends up being a fraction itself, you can leave it in fraction form or simplify it to a mixed number or decimal, depending on the context of the problem and what is required. Make sure to follow any specific instructions or guidelines given in the problem.