SOLUTION: a ribbon 84 cm is cut into two pieces.one piece is twice as long as the other piece. how long is the shorter piece of ribbon.

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Question 768157: a ribbon 84 cm is cut into two pieces.one piece is twice as long as the other piece. how long is the shorter piece of ribbon.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two pieces, one piece twice as long as the
other piece
x and 2x
x + 2x = 84
3x = 84
x = 28
Shorter piece = 28cm
Longer piece = 56cm
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