can you help me with a problem like this. Five-sixths of the way between -12 and 18. thanks
A aj923 New member Joined Jun 20, 2007 Messages 10 Jul 10, 2007 #1 can you help me with a problem like this. Five-sixths of the way between -12 and 18. thanks
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,339 Jul 10, 2007 #2 can you help me with a problem like this Click to expand... Yes. Now, can YOU help you by showing your work and sharing your ideas? What is your plan of attack?
can you help me with a problem like this Click to expand... Yes. Now, can YOU help you by showing your work and sharing your ideas? What is your plan of attack?
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,582 Jul 10, 2007 #3 aj923 said: Five-sixths of the way between -12 and 18. Click to expand... What is the length (distance) between the two points (numbers)? (Hint: Add.) What is 5/6 of this length? (Hint: Multiply.) Starting at the beginning and adding the 5/6 length, where do you end up? (Hint: Add.) Eliz.
aj923 said: Five-sixths of the way between -12 and 18. Click to expand... What is the length (distance) between the two points (numbers)? (Hint: Add.) What is 5/6 of this length? (Hint: Multiply.) Starting at the beginning and adding the 5/6 length, where do you end up? (Hint: Add.) Eliz.