Jayliann B.
asked • 01/22/17Find the difference in length of the two strings.
Jeremy has two ropes. The longer rope is (12.5x+17) centimeters long, and the shorter rope us (5x+0.4w) centimeters long. Find the difference in length of the two ropes.
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Nadia S. answered • 01/22/17
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difference =Longer rope - shorter rope
= 12.5x +17 -(5x+0.4w)
= 12.5x +17-5x-0.4w
= 7.5 x -0.4w +17
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