Problema Solution
Jed uses two pipes one of which measures 5 1/3 ft. to repair the irrigation system in the Buxton's lawn. The total length of the two pipes is 8 7/12 ft. How long is the other pipe?
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let 'x' represent the length of the other pipe, then:
x = 8 7/12 - 5 1/3
x = (8-5) + (7/12 - 1/3)
x = 3 + (7/12 - 4/12)
x = 3 + 3/12
the other pipe is 3 3/12 ft