Question

Solve each equation. Be sure to check your solution.
0.3a = 51

Answer 1

a= 170

Explanation:

`0.3a = 51 \:`

`a = (51)/(0.3) = 170 \:`

To verify:

LHS = 0.3 a = 0.3× 170= 51 = RHS

Answer 2

a = 170

Explanation:

0.3a = 51

a = 51 : 0.3

a = 51 : 3/10

a = 51 x 10/3

a = 510/3

a = 170

0.3x170 =

= 3/10x170

= 510/10

= 51