Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Solve Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - Mixed Review - Lessons 1.5-1.7 - Page 59: 4

Answer

24 inches

Work Step by Step

$72 = a + b + \frac{1}{2}(a+b)$ $144 = 2a + 2b + a + b$ $144 = 3a + 3b$ $48 = a + b$ $24 = \frac{a + b}{2}$
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