Math word problem help?

let x is the shorter pieces../

x + 7 = 37

x = 37 - 7

x = 30 answer//

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

x+x+7=37

2x+7=37

2x=30

x=15

Fifteen centimeters

15 cm.

A wire 37 cm long is cut into two pieces.

The longer piece is 7 cm longer than the shorter piece.

The length of the shorter piece of wire is 15 cm.

x + (x + 7) = 37

2x = 30

x = 15 cm_____shorter piece

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

You have two equations:

a + b = 37.....1)

a - b = 7.......2)

Add the two together and b disappears....2a = 44 so a = 22

From 2) 22 - b = 7 so b = 15

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

Well, you do it yourself. Subtract the seven from the 37. Then divide the number by two. That might be your answer, or couldn’t you think of that yourself?