SOLUTION: A 40 inch ribbon is cut into two pieces. One piece is 2 inches shorter than twice the other. Find the length of both pieces.

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Question 865750: A 40 inch ribbon is cut into two pieces. One piece is 2 inches shorter than twice the other. Find the length of both pieces.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=2y-2
x+y=40
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2y-2+y=40
3y=42
y=14"
x=26"
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Ed