√(x-5) = √(3-x)
|x-5| = |3-x|
x-5= 3-x
2x = 8
x=4
We will use addition to find the length of the new, longer hose.
6.25 feet + 5.755 feet + 6.5 feet = 18.505 feet is the length of the new longer hose.
37.9 equals 30+7+.9 you should try to put in number form so you know what you're dealing with
5a+6b would be the simplified answer