Question

Solve the following proportion for u. (IN THE PICTURE)

round to the nearest TENTH.​

Answer 1

4.875

Explanation:

1. multiply 13 times 3 and then 8 times u

2. set equal to each other so you get 39=8u

3. divide both sides by 8 to isolate u

4. solve 39/8 which is 4.875

Answer 2

4.9

Explanation:

Use the butterfly method.

13*13 = 8*u

39 = 8u

(divide by 8)

4.875 = u

4.875 is about 4.9