Question
a length of a rope 72 feet long is cut into two lengths the first piece is two times as long as the second piece what are the length of the two pieces
Answers
George
2x+x=72
3x=72
x=24
2x=48
The two lengths of rope are 24 and 48 inches
3x=72
x=24
2x=48
The two lengths of rope are 24 and 48 inches