SOLUTION: A ribbon 65 centimeters long is cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is fifteen centimeters longer than the other. Find the lengths, in centimeters, of the LARGER PIECE

Question 1169935: A ribbon 65 centimeters long is cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is fifteen centimeters longer than the other. Find the lengths, in centimeters, of the LARGER PIECE

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Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The larger piece is = 40 cm long. ANSWER

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