Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Author:Robert F. Blitzer
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![**Problem: Metal Bar Calculation**
The roof is 8 feet above the floor. To support it, John needs 2 sets of metal bars. If each set has 7 metal bars, how many metal bars are there in all?
**Solution:**
To find the total number of metal bars, multiply the number of sets by the number of bars per set:
\[ 2 \times 7 = 14 \]
**Result:**
John needs a total of 14 metal bars.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ffe05faec-ffe7-4f74-a926-ced6160be261%2Fd07fb07d-cac9-457f-920b-3c7244661c71%2Fzsu5r9_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem: Metal Bar Calculation**
The roof is 8 feet above the floor. To support it, John needs 2 sets of metal bars. If each set has 7 metal bars, how many metal bars are there in all?
**Solution:**
To find the total number of metal bars, multiply the number of sets by the number of bars per set:
\[ 2 \times 7 = 14 \]
**Result:**
John needs a total of 14 metal bars.
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