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29 June, 06:52

A 25-foot wire is to be cut so that the longer piece is one foot longer than 5 times the shorter peice. find the length of each peice

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  1. 29 June, 09:50
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    25 = L + S where L is longer piece and S is shorter piece

    L = 5S + 1

    Then 25 = 5S + 1 + S

    25 = 6S + 1

    24 = 6S

    S = 4

    L = 21
  2. 29 June, 10:07
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    short piece = x

    long piece = 5x + 1

    x + 5x + 1 = 25

    6x = 24

    x = 24/6 = 4

    short piece = 4 feet

    long piece = 21 feet
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