SOLUTION: A pipe that is 136 inches long is cut into three parts whose lengths are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 9. Find the length of the shortest piece.
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Question 799129: A pipe that is 136 inches long is cut into three parts whose lengths are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 9. Find the length of the shortest piece.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A pipe that is 136 inches long is cut into three parts whose lengths are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 9. Find the length of the shortest piece.
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Equation:
3x + 5x + 9x = 136
17x = 136
x = 8
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3x = 24 inches (shortest piece)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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