Question

a couch should be centered along a wall in a room. the couch is 10 feet wide. the wall is 16 feet wide. how much space should appear on each side?

Explanation:

Step1: Find total available space for sides

First, find the total space available for the sides of the couch along the wall. Subtract the width of the couch from the width of the wall. The width of the wall is 16 feet and the couch is 10 feet wide. So the available space for the two - side areas is $16 - 10=6$ feet.

Step2: Divide available space by 2

Since we want to find the space on each side, divide the total available side - space by 2. So, $\frac{6}{2}=3$ feet.

Answer:

3