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4 November, 10:40

If a rope 36 feet long is cut into two pieces in such a way that one piece is twice as long as the other piece, how long must the long piece be

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  1. 4 November, 10:47
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    rope = 36 feet

    first piece = x

    2nd piece = 2x (twice as long as the first piece)

    3x=36

    x=12

    first piece = 12 feet

    2nd piece = 2 x 12 = 24 feet
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