Question

12 identically sized pieces of timber are

x
cm long when put together. How long is each individual piece?

Answer 1

Timber=x/12

Explanation:

12 pieces long is x, if the length of each one is same, so the length of each one is x/12.

Answer 2

`(x)/(12)` (x/12)

Explanation:

if 12 pieces combine to make x, [we know they are identical], each piece must be 1/12 of x [1/12·x = x/12]

(think of it like this: "x" length must be divided amongst 12 pieces, so, we divide x/ 12)