The lightest puppy in a litter weights 9 ounces, which is 3/4 of the weight of the heaviest puppy. the Equation 3/4w = 9 can be used to find the weight w on ounces of the heaviest puppy. how much doest the heaviest puppy weight? use two strategies and write at least two equivalent equation.

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28 November, 22:45

The lightest puppy in a litter weights 9 ounces, which is 3/4 of the weight of the heaviest puppy. the Equation 3/4w = 9 can be used to find the weight w on ounces of the heaviest puppy. how much doest the heaviest puppy weight? use two strategies and write at least two equivalent equation.

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Athena Schneider · Answer 1

So 3/4w=9

clear fraction

multiply both sies by 4/3 to clear fraciton

4/3 times 3/4 times w=9 times 4/3

12/12 times w=36/3

w=12

another way is 3/4w=9

multiply both sies by 4

3w=36

divide both siedes by 3

w=12