Marilyn L. answered 04/04/16
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x = (20-2) x 3/4 - 5 because first you subtract the 2 who are allergic to jute, then subtract 5 because you already have 5 yds
x= 18 x 3/4 - 5 is the same as 18/1 x 3/4 - 5=13 1/2 - 5 = 8 1/2 yds.