Question

I can quite figure out how to go about this problem l, we are writing equations by defining a variable, writing an equation, then solving ​

Answer 1

14 ft

Explanation:

Let x represent the number of segments of the divided wood beam

Let y represent the total length of the wood beam.

Given that each segment measures 3.5, the equation to express this scenario is given as

y = 3.5x

Thus, to find the length of the wood beam, substitute x = 4 into the equation.

We would have:

y = 3.5(4)

y = 14

Length of the wood beam = 14 ft