Candice P.

asked • 05/30/17

8th grade math word problem

If Margaret wants to cut a board at a 60-degree angle, and the board is 100 degrees to start with, how many degrees does Margaret need to cut from the board?

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Kenneth S. answered • 05/30/17

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Please describe this board (shape) carefully, as "the board is 100 degrees to start with" confuses me!
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Candice P.

I'm confused too! There was no more information given.
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05/30/17

Kenneth S.

Therefore this was a very poorly written question. I'm willing to bet that you're in a Common Core-infested environment, where poorly vetted questions seem to abound.
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05/30/17

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