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The table shows the number of apples and the total weight of the apples estimate the weight of 6 apples

The table shows the number of apples and the total weight of the apples estimate the-example-1
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Answer:

6 apples will weigh about 1,533 grams

Explanation:

Set up an equation:

2

Variable x = weight of 6 apples

2/511 = 6/x

Cross multiply

2 × x = 511 × 6

2x = 3066

Divide both sides by 2

x = 1533

Check your work

2/511 = 6/1533

2 × 1533 = 511 × 6

3066 = 3066

Correct

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