To find this, turn the word question into an equation.
"One less than" means - 1, which is 1 being subtracted from something.
"half a number" means 1/2x, since 1/2 is half and x is unknown.
"is 12" means = 12, which is something equals 12.
Putting this in order would be 1/2x, then - 1, then = 12.
As an equation, this is 1/2x - 1 = 12.
So the equation is 1/2x - 1 = 12
Now you must find the number by solving this equation.
1/2x - 1 = 12
First, add 1 to both sides.
12 + 1 = 13
1/2x = 13
Now multiply both sides by 2.
This way, x will be isolated since 1/2x • 2 = 1x, and 1x = x.
13 • 2 = 26
x = 26
The number is 26.
Answer: The answer is 600 cm.
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
0.16
Step-by-step explanation:
- Length = 5 units
- Number of broken sticks= 3
- Equal lengths = 5 units/3
<u>See the picture attached for reference.</u>
As you see the best points are the green areas which covers 2 out of 5 zones.
<u>Since it is same for both broken points, the probability of this is:</u>
<u>Answer is</u> 0.16
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
This question is about the benefits of estimation.
1300/13 is easy and results in 100.
1287/13 can be approximated by 1300/13: 1287/13 ≈ 100.
Actually, 1287 = 1300 - 13 = 13(99); just subtract 1 from 100.
So: 1287/13 = 1300 - 13 = 1287. A nice bit of mental math!
