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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Harriet had a 2 1/4-foot length of board. She will use 1 2/3 feet for a project today. How many feet of board will remain?

OpenStudy (pfenn1):

How would you write the equation for this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I have no clue, I don't even understand it.

OpenStudy (pfenn1):

The amount of board she has left equals the amount she started with minus the amount she used.

OpenStudy (pfenn1):

Can you write that equation?

OpenStudy (pfenn1):

Hint: board she has left equals the amount she started with minus the amount she used. x = 2 1/4 - 1 2/3

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