Homework Help: math

Posted by m on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 4:36pm.

Write the answer to the problem as an algebraic expression. The product of two numbers is 30. One of the numbers is r. What is the other number?

Our choices are:
a) r/30
b) 30/r
c) 30-r
d) 30r

I believe the answer is b but am thinking it may be c, any help?

math - Ms. Sue, Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 4:40pm
These definitions should help you. Remember, you're looking for the product.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/basic-math-definitions.html

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