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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A string is cut into 2 pieces that have lengths in the ratio of 2 to 9. If the difference between the lengths of 2 pieces of string is 42 inches, what is thelength in inches of the shorter pieces?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9x - 2x = 42 7x = 42 x = 6 The shorter piece is 2x, so 2(6) = 12

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