a 20 foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 5 feet longer than twice the shorter piece. if the shorter piece is x feet long, what are the lengths of both pieces?

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campbell_st · Answer

form an equation that can be solved. 

the shorter string is x

the longer string is 2x+5

total length 20

then short + longer = 20

x + 2x + 5 = 20

3x + 5 =20

I'll let you solve the equation

anonymous · Answer

for what one?

campbell_st · Answer

you should get 5 feet for the shorter piece

anonymous · Answer

what about the longer one?

campbell_st · Answer

well its 2x + 5 long.... when x = 5