Answer:
x = 8/7
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Convert to math
7x - 5 = 3
Step 2: Solve for <em>x</em>
- Add to both sides: 7x = 8
- Divide both sides by 7: x = 8/7
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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Answer:
€24
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use ratios to solve this.
3:4 = 18:x
Cross multiply: 3x = 18*4
Divide: x = 18*4/3
Simplify: x = 6*4 = 24
An odd number ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.
