Question

A string is cut into 2 pieces that have lengths in the ratio of 2:9. If the difference between the lengths of the 2 pieces of string is 42 inches what is the length in inches of the shorter piece.

Answer 1

ok so first we need to set up an equations right?

Answer 2

Yea but i dont know how

Answer 3

ok. so we can set up a porportion

Answer 4

do you know what that is?

Answer 5

so 2/9 is equivilant to what?

Answer 6

42 inches

Answer 7

ok, but that is the different between the two strings, not the equvilant. let's try again :)

Answer 8

what are some equaltions that a number minus a number = 42?

Answer 9

84-42