Question

Solve the proportion for v
17/8 = 9/v
Round your answer to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Answer:

  v ≈ 4.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 8v/17.

  $\dfrac{17}{8}=\dfrac{9}{v}\\\\\dfrac{17}{8}\cdot\dfrac{8v}{17}=\dfrac{9}{v}\cdot\dfrac{8v}{17}\\\\v=\dfrac{72}{17}\\\\\boxed{v\approx4.2}$