Question

Im so confused. I need help with this problem

Answer 1

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. Find the lengths of both pieces.

Answer 2

let's suppose the shorter piece has length "x"

the longer piece is 5 foot longer than twice the shorter piece. twice the shorter piece = 2x. 5 feet longer than that would be 2x + 5. so the long piece is 2x + 5

the two strings were cut from a 20-foot string. so x + 2x + 5 = 20

can you try solving for x now?