If 1 MPa is equal to 145 psi, how many MPa are there in 580 psi? Write an algebraic equation to show your solution.

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5. If 1 MPa is equal to 145 psi, how many MPa are there in 580 psi? Write an algebraic equation to show your solution.
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In engineering and science, the pressure units "psi" and "MPa" are both often employed. Since MPa is a metric unit and psi is an imperial unit, the values in these units can, nevertheless, be quite different.

You must divide the figure in psi by 145 to convert it to MPa. This is because 145 psi are included in 1 MPa.


Therefore, you can use the following formula to get the equivalent pressure in MPa if you have a pressure value represented in psi:

MPa = psi / 145

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