Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 540: 53

Answer

26 2/3 feet

Work Step by Step

6 inches : 20 feet (240 inches) 8 inches : x feet $6/240 = 8/x$ $6x=240*8$ $6x/6 = 1920/6$ $x=320$ 320 inches = 26 2/3 ft
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