9 5/6 - 2 1/3 is 7 1/2.
You could get this answer by finding the same denominator of the fractions. The LCM of both is 6. Multiply the 1 of the second fraction 2 times because you had to multiply the denominator 2 times to get to 6.
You should have 2 2/6.
Now get 9 5/6 - 2 2/6.
The answer is 7 3/6, simplifies into 7 1/2.
9 5/6 - 2 1/3 is 7 1/2.
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Answer:
P=40
a + b + x = P
a = 3x
b = x + 5
substitute for b & y
3x + (x+5) + x = 40
Step-by-step explanation:
longest section 1 = a
mid length section 2 = b
shortest section 3 = x
P=40
a + b + x = P
a = 3x
b = x + 5
substitute for b & y
3x + (x+5) + x = 40
5x + 5 = 40
5x = 35
x = 7
b = 12
a = 21