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09-09-2021
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A 36 inch string is divided into 5 pieces. Two of the
pieces are one length, and the other three are two
inches longer. What is the length of each of the
longer pieces?

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09-09-2021

x + x + 3(2+x)= 36
2x + 6 + 3x = 36
5x + 6 = 36
5x = 36 - 6
5x = 30
x = 6
Longer piece = 2 + 6 = 8inches

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