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  • 04-09-2017
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So far, 37 miles of a new highway have been completed. This is one mile less than two thirds of the entire length. How long will the new highway be when complete?

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  • 04-09-2017
37 = 2/3x - 1
37 + 1 = 2/3x
38 = 2/3x
38 / (2/3) = x
38 * 3/2 = x
114/2 = x
57 = x <=== when complete, the highway will be 57 miles
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