SOLUTION: A 50-Foot extension cord is cut into 2 pieces so that one piece is 12 feet longer than the other piece, How long is each Piece? So how do I write this as as an equation?

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Question 371097: A 50-Foot extension cord is cut into 2 pieces so that one piece is 12 feet longer than the other piece, How long is each Piece? So how do I write this as as an equation?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+12=50
2x=38
x=19