Question

A 97-foot rope is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 5 feet more than three times the

smaller piece. Find the lengths of both pieces.

Answer 1

The lengths are 23 and 74

Explanation:

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Let a be the first piece

Let b be the second piece (Shorter piece)

A = 3b + 5

b + 3b + 5 = 97

4b= 92

b = 23

A = 74

Answer 2

Part 1: 74

Part 2: 23

Trust me it is right

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