CPM Homework Help : ACC6 Problem 8-27

Clyde has two broken ruler segments. One shows from $2\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ inches to $5$ inches, and the other shows from $3\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ inches to $5\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ inches. Which piece is longer? How much longer is it?

Hint 1:

Use the ruler below to help you visualize.

Hint 2:

The purple segment represents the length of the first broken ruler segment.

The teal segment represents the length of the second broken ruler segment.

A ruler, with a purple line above, from about 2. 5 to 5 inches, and a blue line above, from 3.5 to 5.5.