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17-01-2015
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Math word problem

A construction crew is extending a highway sound barrier that is 13 miles long. The crew builds 1/2 of a mile per week. Write an eqiation that represents the length of y in miles of the barrier after x weeks.

Would it be y= 1/2x or am I wrong?

Answer :

18-01-2015

yes, it's y= 1/2x because it's 1/2 miles (y) per x weeks

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