Problema Solution
The formula y=2000x converts a weight x in tons to a weight y in pounds. The largest known blue whale weighed 195 tons. Find the weight of the whale in pounds.
Answer provided by our tutors
x = 195 tones
y = 2000x
y = 2000*195
y = 390,000 pounds
the weight of the whale in pounds is 390,000 pounds.