Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
apply the inverse properties of logarithmic and exponential functions to simplify

all logs has base 'e'
Inverse property of log says that
, the value of ln e=1
we apply this property in our problem. ln has same base 'e' . ln and 'e' gets cancelled


Y-intercept(b)= 10
equation wasnt written in the correct order so b is 10
Let
x---------> the length of the first piece
y---------> the length of the second piece
z---------> the length of the third piece
we know that
x+y+z=72 -------> equation 1
y=x+6 -----> solve for x
x=y-6 -------> equation 2
z=6+y -------> equation 3
substitute equation 2 and equation 3 in equation 1
[y-6]+y+[6+y]=72
3y=72
y=(72/3)=24 in
<u>Find the value of x</u>
x=y-6 -------> equation 2
x=24-6=18 in
<u>Find the value of z</u>
z=6+y -------> equation 3
z=6+24=30 in
therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
the length of the first piece is 18 in
the length of the second piece 24 in
the length of the third piece is 30 in