AlgebraEasySecond part of a split length
Algebra practice question
A rope 12 metres long is cut into two pieces. One piece is 7 metres long. How long, in metres, is the other piece?
Answer: 5
7 + p = 12, so p = 5.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 7
- 7 is the first piece.
- If you answered 19
- 19 adds the two lengths.
- If you answered 84
- 84 multiplies them.
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