Question

The 60-foot rope was cut into two pieces. One of the pieces was 10 feet longer than 4 times the length of the other piece. How long were the two pieces?

Answer 1

50 and 10

Explanation:

x+4x+10=y

y is 60

x+4x+10=60

5x+10=60

5x=50

x=10

or

10*4=40

40+10=50

50+10=60