Question
4
5
of Chris's wire is equal to all of Daniel's. Daniel has
1
3
as much wire as Sarah. In all, their wires measure 8 feet. How long is Daniel's wire in feet
5
of Chris's wire is equal to all of Daniel's. Daniel has
1
3
as much wire as Sarah. In all, their wires measure 8 feet. How long is Daniel's wire in feet
Answers
oobleck
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4/5 c = d, so c = 5/4 d
d = 1/3 s, so s = 3d
c+d+s = 8
substituting, you now have
5/4 d + d + 3d = 8
4/5 c = d, so c = 5/4 d
d = 1/3 s, so s = 3d
c+d+s = 8
substituting, you now have
5/4 d + d + 3d = 8