A pattern requires a seam of at least \(\frac{5}{8}\) inch. Rachel sewed a seam \(\frac{1}{2}\) inch wide. Did she sew the seam wide enough? Explain.
Answer (2)
No, her seam is not wide enough. 2 1 = 8 4 < 8 5
Since 1/2 is less than 5/8, the seam is not wide enough.
Rachel's seam of 2 1 inch (or 8 4 inch) is not wide enough, as it is less than the required 8 5 inch. Since 8 4 < 8 5 , she did not meet the seam width requirement. Therefore, Rachel needs to sew a wider seam to satisfy the pattern's requirements.
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