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Question

A wire 37 cm long is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is 7 cm longer than the shorter piece.

Find the length of the shorter piece of wire

Engr. Ronald · Accepted Answer

let x is the shorter pieces../

x + 7 = 37
x = 37 - 7
x = 30 answer//

Josh · Answer

The wires are cut into two pieces. One is 7 cm longer.

x+x+7=37
2x+7=37
2x=30
x=15

MICHAEL K · Answer

15 cm.

Como · Answer

x + (x + 7) = 37
2x = 30
x = 15 cm_____shorter piece

David · Answer

Let x be the shorter piece and so if (x+7) + x = 37 then x = 15 cm

energyconscious · Answer

x+x+7=37, 2x=30,x=15cm where x =length of shorter piece

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