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A stick l feet long broken into two parts, one of which is twice as long as the other. How long is the shorter piece? Use algebr

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Sergio [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

the shorter piece is L ÷ 3 feet long in the case when the original stick is L feet long

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that

The stick is L feet long

And, the two pieces are x and y

Now according to the question

It is given that

one of which is twice as long as the other

so,

x = 2y

x + y = L

Put the value of x in the above equation

So,

2y + y = L

3y = L

Now divide by 3

y = L ÷ 3

Hence, the shorter piece is L ÷ 3 feet long in the case when the original stick is L feet long

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