8w-15= 17
17+15=32
32/8
W= 4
Let us assume that the number of pieces that can be cut = x
Length of each shelf board = 1 1/3 feet
= 4/3 feet
Total length of board available for making shelf = 18 foot
Then
4x/3 = 18
4x = 18 * 3
4x = 54
x = 54/4
= 13 2/4
As we can see from the above deduction, 13 shelf's can be made from the 18 foot board. There will be about 2/4th of the board remaining, but that 2/4th part will be wasted as it cannot create a complete board.I hope the answer is to your satisfaction and the explanation is clear to you.
1/2X+4=X-4
1/2X+8=X
8=1/2X
16=X
(Pick one of the equations )
y=1/2X+4
y=(1/2)(16)+4
y=12
point: (16,12)
Eight cats for every three goats is a ratio between the cats and goat, so it would be 8:3