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

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Question 1000623: A 48cm wire is to be cut into two pieces. One piece must be 10cm longer than the shorter piece. How long should each piece be?
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A 48cm wire is to be cut into two pieces. One piece must be 10cm longer than the shorter piece. How long should each piece be?
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L + S = 48
L - S = 10
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