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document.write( "A path is to be constructed using bricks. The bricks are in 5 stacks of 9 bricks high, 9 wide, and 4 deep. One brick covers 32 sq. in. All but 1 dozen bricks are used. The path is 4 ft. wide. Bricks are in stacks prior to use.\r
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document.write( "Determine length (feet) of path.
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document.write( "22 * 5 = 110 total bricks.
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document.write( "110 - 12 = 98 used.
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document.write( "32 sq. in. = .222 sq. ft.
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document.write( "Unsure how to solve.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #842040 by ikleyn(52777)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The number of used bricks is 5*9*9*4 - 12 = 1608.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The area covered by all the used bricks is 1608*32 = 51456 square inches.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The length of the path is the area divided by the width, which is 4 ft, or 48 inches.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So, the length of the path is \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "ANSWER. The length of the path is 89 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |