SOLUTION: A rope that is 18 feet long is cut into two pieces. One piece is 6 feet longer than the other. How long is each piece of rope?

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Question 661380: A rope that is 18 feet long is cut into two pieces. One piece is 6 feet longer than the other. How long is each piece of rope?
Answer by T-Maree(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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difference in lenght = d
d = 6 feet
18 - d = 12
12 / 2 = 6
6 + d = 12
therefore one piece is 6 foot long and the other is 12 foot long.