Lomathx.com/Student/PlayerHomework aspx?homeworkid=545310597&questionid=4&flushed=false&cid=5650515&centerwin=yesAlgebra I Track 4 part onezanajha smith9/22/19 10:15 AMSign OutSaveah Mat Homework: 2.5 Introduction to Problem Solving (Copy)Score: 0 of 1 pt4 of 18 (3 complete)HW Score: 16.67%, 3 of 18 pts2.5.9Question HelpSIANA STATE UNIVEA 15-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 3 feet longer than twice the shorter piece. If the shorter piece is x feet long, find the lengthsof both piecesCoursesThe shorter piece is feet longurse HomeThe longer piece is feet longmeworkuizzes & Teststudy Planradebookorrect:hapter Contentsvi(w)Moreools for SuccessEnter your answer in the edit fields and then click Check AnswerMultimedia Library
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Hello thee i hope you are having good day :) Your Question: 15-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 3 feet longer than twice the shorter piece. If the shorter piece is x feet long, find the lengths of both pieces. so firstly you would do L = 3 + 2x S = x X + (3 + 2x) = 15 X + 3 + 2x = 15
3x + 3 = 15 then you would take away that 3x = 15 - 3 this would equal 12 so x = 4 and then add it 3+ 2x = 3+2 (4) = 3 + 8 = 11 Short piece is 4 feet Long piece is 11 feet.Hopefully that helps you ❤