Number of ribbons that can be cut = 6 ÷ 1/2
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 6 x 2/1
Number of ribbons that can be cut = 12
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Answer: 12 1/2 foot pieces can be cut from 6 feet ribbon
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Step-by-step explanation:
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3x + 22 is the equation that represents the perimeter of the triangle. 4x + 10 is the perimeter of the rectangle. Setting the two equal:

and collecting like terms:

We find that the perimeter of both shapes is equal to 11 units.