55+p=105
subtract 55 from both sides
p=50
MAGIC
The paper clip's length, as shown in the picture, is closest to C. 2 inches.
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Given,
The expression is:

By using the middle term splitting method,

Hence, the factor is (x-(7+sqrt(33)/4)) (x+(7+sqrt(33)/4)).
Minus 2 degrees every hour
there are 4 hours
d=degrees dropped
- 2 x 4 = d