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8 April, 05:21

A cable is 84 meters long, it is cut into two pieces so that one piece is 18 meters longer than the other. Find the length of each piece of cable.

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  1. 8 April, 05:46
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    Long Piece: x + 18

    Short Piece: x

    (x) + (x + 18) = 84

    2x + 18 = 84

    2x = 66

    x = 33

    Long Piece: x + 18 = (33) + 18 = 51

    Answer: 33 meters and 51 meters
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