SOLUTION: an iron rod 1 meter long is to be cut into two parts so that 1/2 of one is equal to 1/3 of the other

Question 937845: an iron rod 1 meter long is to be cut into two parts so that 1/2 of one is equal to 1/3 of the other
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = length of longer piece
y = length of shorter piece
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x + y = 1
y/2 = x/3
3y = 2x
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 1
2x - 3y = 0
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solution:
x = 0.6 m
y = 0.4 m
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