SOLUTION: a 63 feet wire was cut into three pieces. the second piece is five times as long as the first piece. the thired piece is three times as long as the second piece. how long is the fi

SOLUTION: a 63 feet wire was cut into three pieces. the second piece is five times as long as the first piece. the thired piece is three times as long as the second piece. how long is the fi

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Question 294117: a 63 feet wire was cut into three pieces. the second piece is five times as long as the first piece. the thired piece is three times as long as the second piece. how long is the first piece?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 5x + 15x = 63
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