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JC project maths Q

skylover · 2013-01-12 14:11:59

Using the Text and Tests supplement book and just having difficulty with one question. Page 26-Q6 To convert 20kg to pounds using the equation found (11x-5y=0) According to question Kg on y axis so therefore y value in equation? so subbing in 20 for y gives 11x- 5(20)=0 x=9.09 lb, which is not correct? All help much…

12-01-2013 03:11PM

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skylover

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Using the Text and Tests supplement book and just having difficulty with one question.

Page 26-Q6
To convert 20kg to pounds using the equation found (11x-5y=0)
According to question Kg on y axis so therefore y value in equation?
so subbing in 20 for y gives
11x- 5(20)=0
x=9.09 lb, which is not correct?

All help much appreciated.

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#2 30-01-2013 10:53PM

Uqw9hOq7

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Well, to convert KG into lb, I just multiply by 2,2.

But for that method:
11x - 5y = 0
11(20) - 5y = 0
220 - 5y = 0
5y = 220
y = 220/5
y = 44

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