SOLUTION: a ribbon 84 cm is cut into two pieces.one piece is twice as long as the other piece. how long is the shorter piece of ribbon.
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Question 768157: a ribbon 84 cm is cut into two pieces.one piece is twice as long as the other piece. how long is the shorter piece of ribbon.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two pieces, one piece twice as long as the
other piece
x and 2x
x + 2x = 84
3x = 84
x = 28
Shorter piece = 28cm
Longer piece = 56cm
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