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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PV=nrt solve for t

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So to get the t by itself we need to get rid of the n and the r right? How are those variables being related to the t?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

As long as you promise not to ditch me, I can assist.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ah, nvm, polpak's got ya. lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

;)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How are those variables being related to the t?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I have no idea.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, sorry. PV = nrt means that n and r are being multiplied by t.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So how do we undo multiplication?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

divide

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct. And if we change one side of the equal sign, we must do the same on the other side to maintain the equal. So if we divide both sides by the n and the r, what will we have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is still confusing to me this part

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{1}{nr}\cdot PV = \frac{1}{nr}\cdot nrt\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

On the left side we cannot do much with any of those factors, so they just stay as they are..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But on the right, some stuff should cancel.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The nrt is all over 1, if it helps any. So it's like saying something like 20 5 --- = --- 1 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cross multiplying always creeps me out. Just like 'turning' fractions. I know why it works, but it looks like magic and isn't explained well.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol polpak if it works why not

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I hate it too, to be honest. But I've recently figured out how to use 'em. My philosophy is if people can do it, then why not. So yea: 1 over nr times nrt what would you do.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Im still confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I have to run.. Uber can help from here I hope.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

neways b ye

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sure, I can assist. But I've gotta go soon.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

PV = nrt

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is (nr)/(nr)?

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