The goals against average (A) for a professional hockey goalie is determined using the formula A = 60. In the formula, g represents the number of goals scored against the goalie and t represents the time played, in minutes. Which is an equivalent equation solved for g?

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2 April, 05:52

The goals against average (A) for a professional hockey goalie is determined using the formula A = 60. In the formula, g represents the number of goals scored against the goalie and t represents the time played, in minutes. Which is an equivalent equation solved for g?

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Kaia Duke · Answer 1

The initial formula is A = 60 (g/t).

Now you must solve for g.

1) Multiply both sides by t:

A*t = 60g

2) Divide both sides by 60

A*t / 60 = g

And there you have g isolated: g = A*t / 60