Hello!
We have the difference between 30 and x(our unknown value) is equal to 17; so we just simply set it up that way. Always think of x or any variable(like in your question they use p, it can be anything u want, it’s simply a representation of an unknown value we are trying to find)as your unknown and what operation they are implying as in this case it’s subtraction as they want the difference between 30 and x.
So the answer is a. 30-p=17
Hope this helped and any questions please just ask. Thank you!
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Define x:
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Let the shorter piece be x.
Shorter piece = x
Longer piece = 6x
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Construct equation:
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x +6x =35
7x = 35
x =5
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Find the length:
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Shorter length = x = 5 feet
Larger length = 6x = 6(5) = 30 feet
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Answer: The shorter piece is 5 feet.
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Answer:
$598
Step-by-step explanation:
2 x 299 = 598 so Apple is charging $598 for the new phone.
The answer is about 3.3333