SOLUTION: a 4-ft piece of pvc pipe is cut into 3 pieces. The longest piece is 12in. longer than twice the shortest piece. The middle piece is 12in more than the shorest piece. How long is ea
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Question 336853: a 4-ft piece of pvc pipe is cut into 3 pieces. The longest piece is 12in. longer than twice the shortest piece. The middle piece is 12in more than the shorest piece. How long is each piece??
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2x+12+x+12=48
4x=24
x=6 in=.5ft
2x+12=24 in=2ft
x+12=18 in=1.5ft
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