Answer: The required equation is [tex]x=(7\times12-34.5)\div8\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
Maria can cut 6 sections from the remaining rope.
Step-by-step explanation:
The total length of rope = 7 feet
since 1 feet = 12 inches
Therefore, 7 feet=[tex]7\times 12=84\ inches[/tex]
Let x be the number of sections.
Since the instructions are to use 34.5 inches of rope to tie a tarp on top the the tent. Then, the remaining rope should be cut 8 1/4 inch sections to tie tent to stakes in the ground.
then the required equation will be
[tex]x=(7\times12-34.5)\div8\frac{1}{4}\\\Rightarrow\ x=(84-34.5)\div \frac{33}{4}\\\Rightarrow\ x=49.5\div8.25\\\Rightarrow\ x=6[/tex]
So, maria can cut 6 sections.