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document.write( "A rope is 54 inches long and must be cut into two pieces, where one piece is twice as long as the other. What are the lengths of the two pieces? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #392475 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rope is 54 inches long and must be cut into two pieces, where one piece is twice as long as the other. What are the lengths of the two pieces? \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "L = length of short piece \n" ); document.write( "2L = longer piece \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "L + 2L = 54 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |