SOLUTION: Debbie Anderson cuts a piece of wood measuring 5 1/8 inches into two equal pieces. How long is each piece?

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Question 769254: Debbie Anderson cuts a piece of wood measuring 5 1/8 inches into two equal pieces. How long is each piece?
Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 1/8 * 1/2
41/8 * 1/2
41/16
= 2 9/16 inches.
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