1. Start with 1 uncut rope.
2. To create 13 pieces, you need to make cuts: x + 1 = 13, where x is the number of cuts.
3. Solve for x: x = 13 - 1.
4. Therefore, x = 12.
The answer is 12 cuts.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is the value of x if 3x + 4 = 16?
+
What is the quadratic formula, given that a, b, and c are coefficients of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0?
+
What is the basis of the vector space spanned by the vectors [2, 1] and [3, 4]?