Question

A rope is 56 in length and must be cut into two pieces. If one piece must be six times as long as the other, find the length of each piece. Round your answers to the nearest inch, if necessary.

This is the Written equation.
x+6x=56

Solve the equation.

Interpret the results and write the answer in words.

The smaller piece is x = _ in.
The longer piece is _x = _ ( ) = _ in.
The lengths of the two pieces are _ in
and _ in.

Part 1 of 2
_ in

Part 2 of 2
_ in

Answer 1

8 inches, and 48 inches

Explanation:

x+6x=56

Solve the equation.

7x=56

x=8

Interpret the results and write the answer in words.

The smaller piece is x = 8 in.

The longer piece is 6x = 6 (8) = 48 in.

The lengths of the two pieces are 8 in

and 48 in.

Answer 2

8 inches

48 inches

total 56 inches

Explanation:

x+6x = 56

7x = 56

Divide by 7

7x/7 = 56/7

x = 8

The smaller piece is x inches or 8 inches

The larger piece is 6x inches or 6*8 =48 inches

8+48 = 56 inches

The total length is 56 inches