SOLUTION: The total length of 3 pipes is 86 inches. The middle-sized pipe is 6 inches longer than the smallest. The largest is as long as the smallest. How long is each pipe?

Question 1159527: The total length of 3 pipes is 86 inches. The middle-sized pipe is 6 inches longer than the smallest. The largest is as long as the smallest. How long is each pipe?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is just nonsense:

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The largest is as long as the smallest.
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Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Throw IMMEDIATELY this GIBBERISH to the GARBAGE BOX.

And wash your hands with soap . . .

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