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Puppy A weighs 6 kilograms, which is about 30% of its adult weight.

a. Write an equation of this situation using the variable w for the adult weight.
b. What will be the approximate adult weight of the puppy?

Pls solve both a and b as fast as possible thank you :))

User Willtardy
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Answer:

a.

Required equation is

  • 6 kg is 30% of w
  • 0.3w = 6

b.

Solve the equation

  • w = 6/0.3
  • w = 20 kg
User Fernan
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