Evaluate the following. Be sure to use the proper units.5 lb/ft � 3 ft
0.5 lb / ft = 1.5 lb. / 3 ft.
Or is it?
5 lb. / ft = 15 lb. / 3 ft
let me repharse 5 lb/ft �x 3 ftEvaluate the following. Be sure to use the proper units.
To evaluate the expression 5 lb/ft * 3 ft, we need to multiply the numbers and then consider the units.
First, let's multiply the numbers:
5 lb/ft * 3 ft = 15 lb
Now, let's consider the units. We have lb/ft * ft. The feet unit in the denominator and numerator cancel each other out, leaving us with just pounds (lb) as the unit.
Therefore, the evaluated expression is 15 lb.