Homework Help: 6th grade math

Posted by Kate on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:33pm.

If the weight of a package is multiplied by 5/7 the result is 40.5 pounds.Find the weight of the package.

6th grade math - Kate, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:35pm
can someone please explain to me what the Answer is and also can someone please explain to me how to slove this question step by step???
Please??!!
6th grade math - Chismn, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:38pm
please???I am so far really bad with pre-algebra!!!can someone please teach me how to do this step by step??
6th grade math - Ms. Sue, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:39pm
5/7x = 40.5

x = 40.5 / 5/7

x = 40.5 * 7/5

x = 283.5/5

x = 56.7 = 56 7/10
6th grade math - kate and chismn, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:42pm
thanks we both needed that help with pre algebra mrs.sue!!!thank you!!!
6th grade math - Ms. Sue, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:43pm
You're very welcome, Kate.
6th grade math - kate and chismn, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:44pm
:)

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