SOLUTION: A 9 yard rod and a 7 yard rod are tied together so that the overlapping portion is 3 yards. The length of the two combined this way is:
a)10 yds b) 11 yds c) 12 yds d) 13 yd
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Question 259189: A 9 yard rod and a 7 yard rod are tied together so that the overlapping portion is 3 yards. The length of the two combined this way is:
a)10 yds b) 11 yds c) 12 yds d) 13 yds e) 14 yds
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A 9 yard rod and a 7 yard rod are tied together so that the overlapping portion is 3 yards. The length of the two combined this way is:
a)10 yds b) 11 yds c) 12 yds d) 13 yds e) 14 yds
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(9-3) + 3 + (7-3)
6 + 3 + 4
13 yards
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