While building pyramids, ancient Egyptians used levers to help lift stones weighing several tons. The amount of work, W, can be calculated with the equation W = Fd, where F is the force to the stones and d is the distance the stones were moved. Which equation can be used to solve for distance?

d = W F

d = W – F

d = F – W

d = W ÷ F

Question

While building pyramids, ancient Egyptians used levers to help lift stones weighing several tons. The amount of work, W, can be calculated with the equation W = Fd, where F is the force to the stones and d is the distance the stones were moved. Which equation can be used to solve for distance? 

 d = W F

 d = W – F

 d = F – W

 d = W ÷ F

ajanijones · Answer

Its D = w*f so the first one.

anonymous · Answer

no

ajanijones · Answer

Yes.

anonymous · Answer

W=Fd to solve for d, divide both side by F.

mathstudent55 · Answer

$W = Fd$

Since you want to isolate d, and d is being multiplied by F, you must divide both sides by F.

anonymous · Answer

so if W=10 and F=2, what's d?
remember, W = Fd

anonymous · Answer

um... which is the correct answer?

mathstudent55 · Answer

Which is the only choice that shows something divided by F?