Write an equation and solve a 48cm. wire is to be cutinto 2. pieces one piececmust be 10 cm longer than the shorter piece how long dhould each piece be

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6 July, 16:06

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Cordell Golden · Answer 1

X=shorter piece X+10=longer piece X + (x+10) = 48 2x+10=48 2x=38 X=19 The shorter piece is 19 centimeters long and the long piece is 29 centimeters

Carl Bates · Answer 2

X=shorter piece X+10=longer piece X + (x+10) = 48 2x+10=48 2x=38 X=19 The shorter piece is 19 centimeters long and the long piece is 29 centimeters.