A Plumber Cuts a Pipe That Is 18 Feet Long $x$

question 64

Multiple Choice

A plumber cuts a pipe that is 18 feet long into $x$ equal pieces. Find an expression for the length of each piece.

• A) \(18 + x\)
• B) \(18 x\)
• C) \(\frac { x } { 18 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 18 } { x }\)
• E) \(18 - x\)

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Definitions:

Masseter

A major muscle of mastication involved in jaw closure, located at the side of the jaw.

Plantar Flexes

The movement decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg, for example, standing on tiptoes.

Fibularis Brevis

A muscle of the lower leg that assists in plantar flexing and everting the foot.

Calf Bulge

The appearance of an enlarged or prominent portion of the calf muscle on the back of the lower leg.