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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
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  • 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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