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Samuel cut 5 pieces of yarn. If each piece was of a yard long, how many yards did Samuel cut in all? Simplify your answer.

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Answer:

5 yards

Explanation:

1 pieces of yarn = 1 yard

5 pieces of yarn = x yard

cross multiply

x = 5 yards.

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Answer:

5 yards

Explanation:

5 pieces x 1 yard each =5

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