Question 1208338
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Answers:
1st piece = <font color=red>3 inches</font>
2nd piece = <font color=red>6 inches</font>
3rd piece = <font color=red>20 inches</font>



Work Shown


x = length of 1st piece
2x = length of 2nd piece
6x+2 = length of 3rd piece


(1st)+(2nd)+(3rd) = total
(x)+(2x)+(6x+2) = 29
9x+2 = 29
9x = 29-2
9x = 27
x = 27/9
x = <font color=red>3 inches</font> is the length of the 1st piece.
2x = 2*3 = <font color=red>6 inches</font> is the length of the 2nd piece.
6x+2 = 6*3+2 = 18+2 = <font color=red>20 inches</font> is the length of the 3rd piece.


Check:
1st+2nd+3rd = 3+6+20 = 29
The answers are confirmed.
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