SOLUTION: Two pieces of rope measure 25 feet. One piece is 3 feet more than the other. What are the lengths of the two pieces?
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Question 47166: Two pieces of rope measure 25 feet. One piece is 3 feet more than the other. What are the lengths of the two pieces?
Answer by adamchapman(301) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the 2 lengths "x" and "y":
x+y=25
y=x+3..........subtitute this into the first experssion:
x+(x+3)=25
2x+3=25
2x=22
x=11 feet
recalling y=x+5;
y=16 feet
I hope this helps,
Adam
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