SOLUTION: A wire measures 84 centimeters in length. It is cut into two pieces. The shorter piece is 6 centimeters shorter than the long piece. Find the length of each piece.

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Question 312159: A wire measures 84 centimeters in length. It is cut into two pieces. The shorter piece is 6 centimeters shorter than the long piece. Find the length of each piece.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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84=X+X-6
84=2X-6
2X=84+6
2X=90
X=90/2
X=45 ANS. FOR THE LONGER PIECE.
45-6=39 ANS. FOR THE SHORTER PIECE.
PROOF:
84=45+39
84=84