I've already been complemented twice on my previous answer, but then I discovered that I mis-read the question. My entire original answer was wrong, and I have to delete it.
I don't believe that any number can satisfy both of those conditions.
I'll say the question has no answer.
A=8
Explanation: a+b=12 a-b=4
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8+4=12 8-4=4
A=8
Answer:
50 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the length of the each ribbon was x.
Now, she cuts 9 pieces of same length L which means total length is 9L.
Now, doing the same she was left with 5 inches of ribbon. Hence, we have
[tex[9L+5=x.....(1)[/tex]
Similarly, we can write a equation for the second situation.

From equation 1 and 2,

Plugging this value in equation 1,

Therefore, the length of each ribbon when she bought them was 50 inches.
Answer:
4 14/15 more pounds of roast beef
Step-by-step explanation:
subtract 4 2/3 from 9 3/5
9 3/5 - 4 2/3= 4 14/15
So your answer is 4 14/15