SOLUTION: a 25 ft rope is cut into 2 pieces. 1 is 5.25 longer than the other. How long is the shorter piece?
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Question 514851: a 25 ft rope is cut into 2 pieces. 1 is 5.25 longer than the other. How long is the shorter piece?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+5.25=25
assuming that the problem means that one piece is 5.25 feet longer
2x=19.75
x=19.75/2
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