Answer:
To find out how much Javon would lose each day, we need to divide the total weight loss by the number of days. In this case, Javon lost a total of 1 1/2 pounds in 8 days.
To convert the mixed number 1 1/2 into an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (2) and add the numerator (1). This gives us 3/2. Therefore, Javon lost a total of 3/2 pounds in 8 days.
To calculate how much Javon would lose each day, we divide the total weight loss (3/2 pounds) by the number of days (8). Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. So, we have:
(3/2) ÷ 8 = (3/2) * (1/8)
Multiplying fractions is done by multiplying the numerators together and then multiplying the denominators together. Thus, we get:
(3 * 1) / (2 * 8) = 3/16
Therefore, Javon would lose 3/16 pounds each day if he lost the same amount every day.
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