Answer:
x = -3
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify signs
3x + 7 = -2
Step 2: Subtract 7 on both sides
3x = -9
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3
<em>subtract 2 from both sides</em>
<em>divide both sides by (-4)</em>
Add the 3 ratio portions together: 1 + 4 + 7 = 12
Divide total length by 12:
84/12 = 7
Multiply each ratio portion by 7:
1 x 7 = 7
4 x 7 = 28
7 x 7 = 49
The longest piece is 49 cm
