We've been doing 2 step equations, but i've gotten stuck on the fraction parts. ?

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

Find the equation of the line with slope =8 and passing through (6,53) write your equation in the form y=mx+b

Me. i can't figure out this question. give an explanation too. .