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  • 22-02-2018
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A 13-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 4 feet longer than twice the shorter piece. find the lengths of both pieces

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  • 27-02-2018
L + S = 13
L = S + 4

S + 4 + S = 13
2S = 9
S = 9/2 =
S = 4.5 ft

L = 4.5 + 4
L = 8.5 ft
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