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a 60 inch string is cut in 2 pieces, the first piece is 6" longer than twice the second piece, find th elength
12 years ago

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Ms. Sue
Let x = the shorter piece

x + 2x + 6 = 60

3x = 54

x = ?

12 years ago
Jimmy
thank you so much Ms. Sue, can you please help direct me with my other question.
12 years ago

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