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3 May, 06:09

A 200-centimeter-long wire is cut into three peices. The second piece is three times as long as the first. The third piece is 2 times as long as the second. How long is each piece?

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  1. 3 May, 06:26
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    Assuming the value of the first piece is x, then the equation would be this:

    x+3x+6x=200

    Simplify, and you get:

    10x=200

    Solve for x:

    x=20

    So the first piece (x) was 20 cm long

    The second piece (3x) was 60 cm long

    The third piece (6x) was 120 cm long
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