document.write( "Question 799785: An 89 inch string is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is 5/6 as long as the shorter piece plus 23 inches. How long is each piece? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #482798 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+5/6x+23=89 \n" ); document.write( "1 5/6x=89-23 \n" ); document.write( "11/6x=66 \n" ); document.write( "x=66/(11/6) \n" ); document.write( "x=66*6/11 \n" ); document.write( "x=36 \n" ); document.write( "5/6x+23=53 \n" ); document.write( " |