Calculating Tension in a Stretched String Using Wave Speed

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Homework Statement



A string whose linear density is 0.00500 kg/m is stretched to produce a wave speed of 85 m/s. What tension was applied to the string.

Homework Equations



v=√(F/(m/L))


The Attempt at a Solution



v=0.00500 kg/m m/L= 85 m/s

I can't seem to re-arrange the equation properly or I am just using the wrong one to begin with.
 
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Before plugging in any numbers, use algebra to solve the v=√(F/(m/L)) formula for the tension F. [And it might help to treat the linear density (m/L) as its own variable. I'd call it μ, or maybe λ.]
 
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