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10-07-2018
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A 28 foot rope is cut into two pieces. One piece is three feet longer than the other. How long are the pieces?

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penelope1park penelope1park

10-07-2018

x + (x+3) = 28
2 x + 3 = 28
2x = 25
x = 12.5
x+3 = 15.5

28-15.5= 12.5

The two lengths are 15.5 and 12.5.

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Аноним Аноним

10-07-2018

Let one piece = x.ft
Let other piece = 3ft longer i.e xft + 3ft
I am leaving this answer for others beginners to consider

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