SOLUTION: A 16​-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 1 foot longer than twice the shorter piece. Find the lengths of both pieces.

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Question 1193927: A 16​-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 1 foot longer than twice the shorter piece. Find the lengths of both pieces.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Shorter piece = x

Longer piece = 2x+1

Their sum = 16

x + 2x+1 = 16

Solve and find the lengths.

Edwin
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