Let's say that the shorter piece is x and the longer piece is 5x (because it's 5 times as long). x+5x=72 and 6x=72. Dividing both sides by 6, we get that x=12, and 72-12=the length of the other piece (since there are only 2 pieces)=60
Answer:
5/28 or 0.17857142
Step-by-step explanation:
use the calculator lol
here ZLS defines a line segment with end points Z and S.
so it represents line segment ZS
So option B is correct
Answer:
a=3
Step-by-step explanation:
5=4a-7
add 7 on both sides
5+7=4a(-7+7)
12=4a
Now divide 4 on both sides
a= 3
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