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The amount of a certain medication that should be given to a dog is described by the equation g = 0.2w , where g is the amount of medication in grams that should be given to a dog that weighs w pounds.
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The amount of a certain medication that should be given to a dog is described by the equation g = 0.2w , where g is the amount of medication in grams that should be given to a dog that weighs w pounds. If the dog needs 10 grams of the medication, what is its weight?​

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2 pounds

Explanation:

If 1 gram of medication is given to a dog the weighs 0.2 pounds. You multiply both sides by 10

1(10)grams = 0.2 (10)pounds

10 grams = 2 pounds

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