Question 65878
Let x=length of two shorter pieces
Then 2x+5=length of the long piece


Now we know that the length of all three pieces equals 26 ft so our equation to solve is:

x+x+(2x+5)=26
4x=21
x=5.25ft

2x+5=2(5.25)+5=10.50+5 =15.50ft for longest piece

Hope this helps----ptaylor

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15.50+10.50=26 ft

2x+5=2(5.25)+5=15.50ft

Hope this helps---ptaylor