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13 May, 12:05

An electrician cuts a 136 ft long piece of cable. One piece is 16 feet less than 3 times the length of the other piece. Find the length of each piece.

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  1. 13 May, 12:27
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    X + y = 136

    x = 3y - 16

    3y - 16 + y = 136

    4y - 16 = 136

    4y = 136 + 16

    4y = 152

    y = 152/4

    y = 38

    x = 3y - 16

    x = 3 (38) - 16

    x = 114 - 16

    x = 98

    the larger piece (x) = 98 ft and the smaller piece (y) = 38 ft
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