SOLUTION: A 37-foot log is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is 1 foot more than twice the shorter piece. Find the length of each piece.

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Question 1090979: A 37-foot log is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is 1 foot more than twice the shorter piece. Find the length of each piece.
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A 37-foot log is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is 1 foot more than twice the shorter piece. Find the length of each piece.
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S + L = 37
L = 2S + 1
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Sub for L in the 1st equation.