SOLUTION: An 85-ft length of pipe is divided into two pieces. One piece is four times as long as the other. Find the length of each piece.
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Question 204014: An 85-ft length of pipe is divided into two pieces. One piece is four times as long as the other. Find the length of each piece.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+4x=85
5x=85
x=17
4x=68
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