The gcf of 64 and 16 is16
7ft = 84in 84 ÷ 15 = 5.6 pieces he can cut from each board. Since .6 is not a whole piece measuring 15 inches long, he can only cut 5 pieces from each board.
So, 5 x 2 = 10
He would be able to cut 10 pieces measuring 15 inches long.
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Answer:
x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
5x - 2 = 8
5x = 8 + 2
5x = 10
x = 10/5
x = 2