12 - 5.25 = 6.75
The other piece is 6.75 inches long
let x be the number
2(x+5)= ±3(x-3)
2x+10= 3x-9 or 2x+10= -3x+9
x=19 or x=0.2
Answer:
x=14
Step-by-step explanation:
6(-6+x)=76-2x
Distribute
-36 +6x = 76 -2x
Add 2x to each side
-36+6x+2x = 76-2x+2x
-36 +8x = 76
Add 36 to each side
-36+36 +8x = 76+36
8x = 112
Divide by 8
8x/8 = 112/8
x=14