Question 626597
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Hi,
A piece of wire 35/3 inches long is to be divided into two parts such that one part is 2/3 that of the other length{{{highlight(x)}}}
Question states***
 {{{ x + (2/3)x = 35in/3}}}     |Multiplying thru by 3 so as all denominators = 1
   3x + 2x = 35in
      5x = 35in
       x = 7in, the shorter piece is {{{(2/3)7 = 14/3}}} or 4 2/3in
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   {{{21/3 + 14/3 = 35/3}}}