Answer:
152 square inches
Step-by-step Explanation:
To answer this, please look at the picture below. We can find the area by separating and combine the value of areas after calculating three values for each areas. (Notice that when we separate them, we get three rectangles which we can use the formula of width × length)
We should get 80+48+24 which add up to 152.
In case if you are confused which parts you don't understand in these photos, you can ask in the comment.
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Now solve for
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Can we see the patern please
Answer: 2.5 or 2 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
You can convert the mixed fractions to decimal numbers:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator of the fraction.
- Add the result to the whole number.
Thenyou have:
Barbara's time: 
Donna's time: 
Cindy's time: 
Nicole's time: 
As you can see, the fastest girl is Cindy and the slowest girl is Nicole.
Then, you must make the following subtraction to calculate the difference:
or 2 1/2
3x -x + 8 + 5x - 2 = 10
3x - x + 5x = 10 -8 +2
7x = 4
x = 7/4