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Micah measures two earthworms in science class. The first

earthworm is 5 inches long. The second earthworm is 3 times
as long. How long is the second earthworm?

User Sreerag
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Answer:

15 inches long

Explanation:

the first one is 5 inches long

let it be x

the second one is 3 times as long

that is: 3×x

the value of x is 5

3×5=15 inches long

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Answer: The second earthworm is 15 inches long

Step-by-step explanation: 5 X 3 = 15

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