Final answer:
To find the length of the second piece after cutting a 15-inch string into one piece that is 7.2 inches, subtract 7.2 from 15. The equation is 15 - 7.2 = x.
Step-by-step explanation:
The total length of the string is 15 inches. One piece that was cut is 7.2 inches long. To find the length of the second piece, we need to subtract the length of the first piece from the total length. This can be represented by the equation 15 - 7.2 = x, where 'x' represents the length of the second piece.
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