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A total of 2 strings together is 84. One string is 6 inches longer than the other. How long is the first string

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11-03-2020

Answer: The answer is 39.

Step-by-step explanation: The shorter piece is X, and the longer piece would be (X + 6).

Since the rope is 84 in all, the equation would be X + (X + 6)=84 ->

2X + 6=84 -> 2X=84-6=78 -> 78/2= 39 -> X=39

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