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Answer 1

Assume that the shorter piece is \(x\) (ft) long. Then the longer piece is \(18-x\) (ft).
Given the longer piece is 2 (ft) less than 3 times the length of the shorter
=> \(18-x=3x-2\). Solve for \(x\), you will get the length of the shorter piece. The longer piece is \(18-x\).

Answer 2

so the shorter piece is 5 ?

Answer 3

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, 5 and 13