Question 1098379
your equation will be x + 11 + x = 75

x + 11 + x = 75

- 11           - 11

x + x = 64

combine like terms

2x = 64

divide both sides by 2

x = 32

your short rope is 32 feet
add 11 to the other rope to get 43

check your work, 32 + 43 = 75