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7 September, 22:37

A 20-foot length of wire is to be cut into 2 pieces, so that the longer piece is two feet longer than two times the shorter piece. Find the length of each piece.

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  1. 7 September, 22:50
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    2x+2=20-x

    3x=18

    x=6

    2nd=14
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