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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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