Question

The question​ of the week! (Please show your work!)

Answer 1

$3 - \frac{x}{8} = 1 \frac{1}{4} \\ 3 - 1 \frac{2}{8} = \frac{x}{8} \\ \frac{24}{8} - \frac{10}{8} = \frac{x}{8} \\ \frac{14}{8} = \frac{x}{8} \\ 14 = x$
14 pieces that are 1/8th a yard each