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Swimming

publish date: 2022/06/24 13:58:00 GMT+10

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A pool is to be sectioned into 8 equally wide swimming lanes. Choose the right algebraic expression that represents the width of each lane

x * 8
x/8
8 / x
x - 8

Correct Answer

x/8

Explanation

Strategy We will begin by letting the width of the swimming pool in feet.
Then we will identify any key phrases.
WHY The width of the pool is unknown.  Solution The key phrase, sectioned into 8 equally wide lanes, indicates division.  Therefore, the width of each lane is x/8 feet

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