Question

a technician renovating a truck is replacing the spark plugs. the recommended spark - plug gap is 0.043 in., but the new plugs have a gap of 0.056 in. by what amount must the electrodes be bent in order to achieve the recommended gap? the electrodes must be bent by in.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the gap difference

We need to find the difference between the current gap and the recommended gap. Use subtraction operation.
$0.056 - 0.043$

Step2: Calculate the result

$0.056−0.043 = 0.013$

Answer:

$0.013$