A 21-inch rope is to be cut into two pleces so that one piece is 8 inches longer than twice the other. How long is each piece, i
f a=2, b= 8, and I=21
smaller plece
in
larger plece
1 answer:
Answer:
4 1/3 inches Smaller piece
16 2/3 inches Larger piece
Step-by-step explanation:
x + (2x + 8) = 21
3x + 8 = 21
3x = 13
x = 13/3
x = 4 1/3 inches Smaller piece
2x + 8 = 8 2/3 + 8
2x + 8 = 16 2/3 inches Larger piece
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