Question

Martha connects parts of a train set. She connects 4 train cars that measure 32 centimeters in length altogether to a train engine. If the total length of the train is 47 centimeters, what is the length of the train engine?

Answer 1

Answer:

The train engine is 15 centimeters long.

Step-by-step explanation:

The train car length doesn't matter. All you need to do is subtract 32 cm from the total length, 47 cm.

47-32=15 cm

The train engine is 15cm long.

Answer 2

Answer:

15cm

Step-by-step explanation: If the total length of the train is 47 centimeters, what is the length of the train engine