Question

Mrs. Soto is putting 3 tables together to make 1 long table with a total length of 250 centimeters. The first table has a length of 83 centimeters. The second table has a length of 0.9 meter. How many meters (m) long is the third table?

Answer 1

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Let's set up an equation for this.

1st table = 83 cm

2nd table = 90 cm OR 0.9 m

3rd table = x

Total length = 250

Equation:

83 + 90 + x = 250

Now we'll solve the equation.

83 + 90 + x = 250

173 + x = 250

x = 250 - 173

x = 77 cm