Question

3. Write an expression that would help you

solve the problem below.
Hunter cuts a 32 foot long piece of wood
into x pieces.
How long is each piece of wood?
Solve: How long is each piece of wood if
Hunter cuts the original piece into 8
pieces?

Answer 1

How long is each piece of wood?

Expression = 32/x

Solve: How long is each piece of wood if

Hunter cuts the original piece into 8

pieces?

32/8 = 4 foot