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in a long jump competition, peter jumped 0.13 m further than roy. sam jumped
0.27 shorter than peter. the three boys jumped a total distance of 4.34 m. how far
did sam jump?
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Sam jumped 1.31 m

Step-by-step explanation:

We can start by writing a system of equations.

Peter = Roy + 0.13

Sam = Peter - 0.27

Peter + Roy + Sam = 4.34

Then, we can rewrite the equations so that we have them in term of Peter, p.

Peter- p = p

Roy- r = p - 0.13

Sam- s = p - 0.27

Now, we can plug this into the equation

s + p + r = 4.34.

Take out the parentheses

Combine liketerms.

Add 0.4 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 3.

Now, we can plug that into Sam's equation.

maximum area = xy = (16)(32) = 512 ft2

to maximize the area of the garden, the side of the fence parallel to the side of the house should be 32 ft long, and the other two sides should both have length 16 ft.'

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