Question

Solve the following proportion for .


17/7 = u/8


Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Answer:

19.4 =u

Step-by-step explanation:

17/7 = u/8

We can use cross products to solve

17*8 = 7u

Divide each side by 7

17*8/7 = 7u/7

19.42857143 = u

To the nearest tenth

19.4 =u

Answer 2

Answer:

$u = 19.42$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{17}{7} = \frac{u}{8} \\ \\ cross \: \: \: multiple \\ 17 \times 8 = 7 \times x \\ 136 = 7u \\ \frac{136}{7} = \frac{7u}{7} \\ u = 19.42$

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