Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Double negative = Positive:
Apply negative exponent formula:
Multiply:
Apply exponent rule: 
Thus, 
Simplify:
Let x be the page number then x+1 would be the other page number (because the pages are two facing pages which means they follow on consecutively)
Then
(x)(x+1) = 156
x^2 + x - 156 = 0
x = 12 or x = -13( but x can't be a negative number)
so x = 12
and the next page is 13
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given that the metal strip is being installed around a bench that 6ft long 2ft wide. The metal required will be given by:
P=4(L+W)
=4(6+2)
=4(8)
=32 ft
Therefore we conclude that we need a metal strip that is 32ft long
