SOLUTION: Michael needs a total of 12 feet of rope to complete his science project. He already has 3 separate pieces left over from a previous project. The first piece is 3 1/8 feet long, th

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Question 704761: Michael needs a total of 12 feet of rope to complete his science project. He already has 3 separate pieces left over from a previous project. The first piece is 3 1/8 feet long, the second piece is 4 1/4 feet long and the third piece of rope is half the length of the second piece. How much more rope does Michael need to complete his science project?

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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12-(3 1/8+4 1/4+1/2(4 1/4))
12-(3.125+4.25+2.125)
12-(9.5)=2.5 FEET IS NEEDED.