Write a Mathematical Expression for the Situation Described $( 33 - 2 z ) \mathrm { cm }$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Write a mathematical expression for the situation described.
-A 33-centimeter piece of rope is cut into two pieces. If one piece is z centimeters long, express the other length as an algebraic expression in z.

• A)(z + 33)cm
• B) \(( 33 - 2 z ) \mathrm { cm }\)
• C)(z - 33)cm
• D)(33 - z)cm

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