x + 2x = 63
3x = 63
x = 21
63 inch pipe is cut in to two pieces. one piece is two times the length of the other. what is the length of the two pieces.
2 answers
divide the pipe into thirds.
How long is 1/3 of the pipe?
The two pieces are 1/3 and 2/3 of the original length
How long is 1/3 of the pipe?
The two pieces are 1/3 and 2/3 of the original length