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5 December, 01:49

Half of Roberts piece of wire is equal to 2/3 of Maria's wire. The total length of their wires is 10 feet. How much longer is Roberts wire than Maria's.

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  1. 5 December, 02:18
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    Answer: roberts wire = 5.71

    Marias wire. = 4.29

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Robert wire : y

    Marias wire: x

    y/2=2/3x

    3y=4x

    y=4/3x

    x+y=10

    x+4/3x=10

    3x+4x=30

    7x=30

    x=30/7

    X=4.29 feet

    Y=4.29*4/3=5.71
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