Sofia wants to place a sticker 2 ½ inches long in the center of a switch box that is 3 ¾ inches wide. About how far from the edg

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Gemiola [76]

2 years ago

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Sofia wants to place a sticker 2 ½ inches long in the center of a switch box that is 3 ¾ inches wide. About how far from the edg

e will she place the sticker?

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Andreas93 [3] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-19T07:21:06+03:00

Andreas93 [3]2 years ago

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3 3/4 -2 1/2=
15/4-5/2=
15/4-5/2*2/2=
15/4-10/4=
5/4=

5/4 divided by 2 (gives you the distance from the edge if you put the sticker in the center)

5/4 / 2/1=5/8 inches from the edge

I think this is correct. Hope it helps