You format a document in 3 columns of equal width. The document is 8.5 inches wide. You want left and right margins of 1 inch each. Between the columns there is a gutter that is 1/8 as wide as each column. What is the width of each column?

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gabylovesyou · Answer

@sleepyjess @ikram002p @zepdrix

gabylovesyou · Answer

I have to make an equation and then solve.

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@Nnesha

sshayer · Answer

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gabylovesyou · Answer

how do u find x

amit1235813 · Answer

Find x by solving the equation mentioned by @sshayer

sshayer · Answer

$$3x+\frac{ 2x }{ 8 }=8.5$$
multiply by 4
12x+x=34
13x=34
x=?