A = first piece, b = second piece, c = third piece
a + b + c = 47
b = 3a
c = 5a + 2
a + (3a) + (5a + 2) = 47.....combine like terms
9a + 2 = 47
9a = 47 - 2
9a = 45
a = 45/9
a = 5 ft
b = 3a.....b = 3(5)....b = 15 ft
c = 5a + 2....c = 5(5) + 2.....c = 25 + 2....c = 27 ft
longest piece (c) = 27 ft
2x - y = 5 = http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Graphs/Graphs.faq.question.141166.html
Explanation:
The rectangle can have the dimensions 2cm and 4cm.
The area of a rectangle is length times width. 2cm X 4cm = 8cm²
Answer: 3.971
Step-by-step explanation: first, you need to set up your addition problem. When adding decimals, you need to line up the decimal points. So you get something like this:
3.85
0.004
0.117
+————-
Then you add vertically and you get your answer of 3.971
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Answer:
negative
Step-by-step explanation:
