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If 1/2+2/5s=s-3/4,what is the value of s? a. s=3/4 b. s=25/12 c. s=-25/12 d. s=-3/4

In the figure shown below, m < 40 and ab =8. which equation could be used to find x?

Water flows at a steady rate from a tap. its takes 40 seconds to fill a 4 litre watering can from the tap. the rate at which water flows from the tap is halved. complete: 4 litres into cm3