Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.5 Evaluating Expressions and Formulas - 9.5 Exercises - Page 664: 44

Answer

(a) 125 cm (b) 40 in

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $$p=5s$$ (a) The given length of s is 25 cm. Substitute for s in the expression. $p=5s=5(25)=125$ cm (b) The given length of s is 8 in. Substitute for s in the expression. $p=5s=5(8)=40$ in
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