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  • 06-04-2020
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1 pound of ground beef feeds 8 people. How much ground beef will you need for 5 people? Write an equation

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WatchTheFeng WatchTheFeng
  • 06-04-2020

Answer:

5/8 or 0.625

Step-by-step explanation:

x = pounds of ground beef

8x = 5

divide both sides by 8

x = 5/8

Thus, 5/8 (or 0.625 as a decimal) pounds of ground beef can feed 5 people.

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avery562
avery562 avery562
  • 06-04-2020

Answer:

5/8 Ibs or .625ibs

Step-by-step explanation:

If 1 pound feeds 8 than 5/8 will feed 5 5/8=.625

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