17 1/9 decreased by what number is 5 2/3?
17 1/9 - x = 5 6/9
Solve for x.
I'll be glad to check your answer.
would the answer be 16 3/9 to the problem and then i would simplify 16 3/9?
sorry i read the problem wrong. would i subtract 17 1/9 and 5 2/3? sorry about that
is 11 4/9 correct? thanks for all your help Ms. Sue. i appreciate it.
No. 17 - 16 is not even close to 5,
17 1/9 - x = 5 6/9
-x = 5 6/9 - 17 1/9
can you answer this for me Ms.Sue? is 625% of 50 312.5? thanks
is 312.5 correct
Yes. Your percentage problem is right.
To solve this problem, you need to subtract the unknown number from 17 1/9 and check if the difference equals 5 2/3.
First, let's convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions:
17 1/9 = (9 * 17 + 1) / 9 = 153/9
5 2/3 = (3 * 5 + 2) / 3 = 17/3
Now, subtract the unknown number, let's call it "x," from 17 1/9:
153/9 - x = 17/3
To simplify the equation, we can cross-multiply:
153 * 3 = 17 * 9 - 9x
459 = 153 - 9x
Next, we'll isolate the variable on one side of the equation:
9x = 153 - 459
9x = -306
Now, solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 9:
x = -306 / 9
Finally, calculate the result:
x = -34
Therefore, 17 1/9 decreased by -34 is equal to 5 2/3.