document.write( "Question 440876: A rope 17 feet long is cut into two pieces.One piece is two feet longer than twice the other.What are the lengths of the pieces?Show your work. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #304454 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+(2x+2)=17 \n" ); document.write( "3x=15 \n" ); document.write( "x=5 \n" ); document.write( "2x+2=12 \n" ); document.write( "One piece is 5 ft. long, the other is 12 ft. long.. \n" ); document.write( " |