I need help with this Math Problem- (I got 7/8 inches more.) Planning to attach a plywood panel with nails 1 3/4 long.The panel is 3/8 inch thick.And beneath the panel is sheetrock which is 1/2 inch thick.

Trekforever asked Feb 9, 2022

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Trekforever asked Feb 9, 2022

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Answer:

7/8 in (you are correct)

Explanation:

The amount of nail that goes into the framing member is ...

1 3/4 -3/8 -1/2

= 1 6/8 -3/8 -4/8

= 1 -1/8 = 7/8 . . . . inches

Peter Cock answered Feb 16, 2022

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