A ribbon is (8x – 3) metres long. A length of (5x – 5) metres is cut for
use. How much wire is left?
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Step-by-step explanation:
8x-3=5x-5
8x-5x=-5+3
3x=2
x=2/3
2/3meters
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Answer:
Length of the ribbon = (8x-3) m
Length of the ribbon for cut use = (5x-5) m
Wire left = (8x-3) - (5x-5)
= 3x + 2
8x -3
5x -5
- +
______
3x + 2
______
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