Asked by thomas
A stick 35 inches long is to be cut so that one piece is 1/4 as long as the other. How many inches long must the shorter piece be?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 10
d. 12
e. 15
please answer and explain
a. 5
b. 7
c. 10
d. 12
e. 15
please answer and explain
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Let x = longer piece.
x + .25x = 35
x + .25x = 35
Answered by
PsyDAG
If x = shorter piece, then 4x = longer.
x + 4x = 35
Solve for x.
x + 4x = 35
Solve for x.
Answered by
thomas
Ms.Sue
x + 0.25x=35
1.25x=35
x=28
35-28=7
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PsyDAG
x+4x=35
5x=35
x=7
thank you Ms.Sue and PsyDAG
x + 0.25x=35
1.25x=35
x=28
35-28=7
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PsyDAG
x+4x=35
5x=35
x=7
thank you Ms.Sue and PsyDAG
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Thomas.
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