Solve.A 21-ft length of wire is cut into two pieces. The shorter piece is 6 ft shorter than the longer piece. What is the length of the longer piece?

A. 18 ft
B. 14.5 ft
C. 14 ft
D. 13.5 ft


Answer: D

Mathematics

You might also like to view...

Use synthetic division to decide whether the given number k is a zero of the given polynomial function.k = -2; f(x) = -8x3 - 9x2 + x - 26

A. Yes B. No

Mathematics

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify. + 

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mathematics

Find the quotient. If the quotient is an improper fraction, express it as a mixed number.3 ÷ 1

A. 3
B. 4
C. 3
D. 3

Mathematics

Solve the problem.The demand equation for a certain product is 5p2 + q2 = 1300, where p is the price per unit in dollars and q is the number of units demanded. Find dq/dp.

A. dq/dp = -q/5p B. dq/dp = -5p/q C. dq/dp = -p/5q D. dq/dp = -5q/p

Mathematics