SOLUTION: An 84 metre rope is cut into three pieces. The second piece is twice the length of the first. The third is 4 metres longer than the first. Find the length of each piece.
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Question 478991: An 84 metre rope is cut into three pieces. The second piece is twice the length of the first. The third is 4 metres longer than the first. Find the length of each piece.
Answer by emargo19(101) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One piece=x
2nd piece=2x
3rd piece=x+4
First piece=20 metres
2nd piece=40 metres
3rd piece=24 metres
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