Answer:
Let the length of the 2 pieces = L and S
Let L = the longer piece and S = the shorter piece
A wire 26 cm is cut into 2 pieces. This equates to......L + S = 26
The longer piece is 6 cm longer than the shorter piece. This equates to.....L = 6 + S. Substitute this equation into the first one, you get
L + S = 26
6 + S + S = 26
2S = 20
S = 20/2 = 10 cm
L = 6 + S = 6 + 10 = 16 cm
To confirm, L + S = 26
16 + 10 = 26!
Hope the above was helpful.
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