SOLUTION: a cable that is 42 feet long is 42 feet long is divided into lengths of 3:4 what are the two lenghts into which the cable is divided?
I tried this ratio 3/4=42/x did not work --
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Question 698416: a cable that is 42 feet long is 42 feet long is divided into lengths of 3:4 what are the two lenghts into which the cable is divided?
I tried this ratio 3/4=42/x did not work -- plese help
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a cable that is 42 feet long is 42 feet long is divided into lengths of 3:4 what are the two lenghts into which the cable is divided?
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3 times some constant + 4 times the same constant = 42
3x + 4x = 42
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