<PRE><B>Question 661019</B>
If x is one piece, the other is 2x.
Their sum is 177 inches so:

x + 2x =177
3x =177
3x =177
1/3*3x =177*1/3
x =177/3
x = 59 in

If x = 59 inches, the other must be 2*59 inches or 118 inches. Check to make sure these add up to 177.
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