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a 5 foot stick is cut so that one part is 2\3 of other. how long,on inches is the shorter segment?
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drwls
Let x be the length of the longer segment.
In inches, x + (2/3)x = 60
5x/3 = 60
x/3 = 12
x = 36
The shorter pieces is 24 inches long.
In inches, x + (2/3)x = 60
5x/3 = 60
x/3 = 12
x = 36
The shorter pieces is 24 inches long.
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