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To solve for the variable t in the equation B = (1/9)π²t, rearranging gives t = 9B/π². For the equation c = (1/2)mr, multiplying both sides by 2 results in 2c = mr, and dividing by r yields m = 2c/r. Finally, to isolate a in the equation P = a + 2b + 4c, subtracting 2b and 4c leads to a = P - 2b - 4c. These steps provide clear solutions for each variable in the given equations.
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I have 3 problems I'm stuck on. Anyone please help. B=1/9(one ninth)pi to the 2nd power t and trying to solve for t

Then this one, c=1/2(half)mr solving for m

And solve the formula for the indicated variable P=a+2b+4c, for a.
 
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1) I'm not sure exactly what you mean by this. Is this it?

[math]B=\frac{1}{9} \pi ^2 t[/math]

2) [math]c=\frac{1}{2}mr[/math]

Multiply both sides by 2.

[math]2c=1*m*r[/math] or just [math]2c=mr[/math]

Divide both sides by r.

[math]\frac{2c}{r}=m[/math] so [math]m=\frac{2c}{r}[/math]

3) $P=a+2b+4c$ and solve for $a$

Subtract $2b$ from both sides.

$P-2b=a+4c$.

Subtract $4c$ from both sides.

$P-2b-4c=a$ or $a=P-2b-4c$
 
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