Question
A wire 20 cm long is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is 4 cm longer than the shorter piece.
Find the length of the shorter piece of wire
Find the length of the shorter piece of wire
Answers
Ms. Sue
Let x = the shorter piece
x + x + 4 = 20
2x = 16
x = ?
x + x + 4 = 20
2x = 16
x = ?
Doreen
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