<PRE><B>Question 944837</B>
Let the shorter length=x, the longer=x+4
The total length (both pieces)=(x)+(x+4)=13 feet
2x+4=13 ft subtract 4 from each side
2x=9 ft divide each side by 2
x=4.5 ft ANSWER 1: The shorter piece is 4.5 feet.
longer=x+4=8.5 ft ANSWER 2: The longer piece is 8.5 feet.
CHECK
The total length=longer + shorter
13 feet=8.5 feet + 4.5 feet
13 feet=13 feet
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