SOLUTION: a 48 cm wire is to be cut into two pieces. One piece must be 10 cm longer than the shorter piece. How long should each piece be?

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Question 106948: a 48 cm wire is to be cut into two pieces. One piece must be 10 cm longer than the shorter piece. How long should each piece be?
Answer by cheesey(22) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = shorter piece
x + 10 = longer piece
x+(x+10)=48
2x + 10 = 48
2x = 38
x = 19
shorter piece is 19cm, longer piece is 19 + 10 = 29 cm.