Question

The equation l-12.5=48.6 can be used to find the original length l in centimeters of a wire before it was cut. What was the original length of the wire

Answer 1

61.1 cm

Explanation:

Add 12.5 to both sides of the equation:

L -12.5 +12.5 = 48.6 +12.5

L = 61.1 . . . . . . . simplify

The original length of the wire was 61.1 cm.