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Consider the equation 5x = 8. Write a scenario pertaining to the girls studying that is represented by this equation. Solve the equation and explain what the answer represents. Plz help ASAP!

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A group of 5 girls went to the library to study for an upcoming biology test. Each girl studied for the amount of time. If the total amount of time they spent studying was 8 hours, how long did each girl study for?

x represents how long each girl studied for 

5x = 8 divide 5 on both sides and you get 1.6, so the amount each girl spent studying is 1 hour and 36 minutes

Answer:

→The given equation is

 5 x=8

There are 5 girls in an apartment studying for x hours .The total time they spent on study is 8 hours.

Solving the above equation, that is dividing both sides by ,5

  \(\rightarrow x=\frac{8}{5}\\\\\rightarrow x=1.6\)

Each girl studies for 1.6 hours.