SOLUTION: A 30-in chain is cut into two pieces. If one piece is 6inches longer than the other, how long is each piece?
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Question 790228: A 30-in chain is cut into two pieces. If one piece is 6inches longer than the other, how long is each piece?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A 30-in chain is cut into two pieces. If one piece is 6inches longer than the other, how long is each piece?
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shorter piece:: x inches
longer piece::: x + 6 inches
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Equation:
x + x+6 = 30
2x = 24
x = 12 inches
x+6 = 18 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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