SOLUTION: A rope is 54 inches in length and must be cut into 2 pieces. If one piece must be twice as long as the other, find the length of each piece.

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Question 1160987: A rope is 54 inches in length and must be cut into 2 pieces. If one piece must be twice as long as the other, find the length of each piece.

Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 2x = 54   etc.