Question

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Answer 1

Answer and Explanation

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The shorter piece is 37 inches long.

( the value of x = 37 )

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`5x + x = 222` In this case, x = 37, and here's why.

`5\cdot37` =
`185` +
`37` =
`222`

`185` =
`Longer`
`piece`

`37` =
`Shorter`
`piece`

`Longer`
`piece` +
`Shorter`
`piece` =
`222`

`So`,
`37` =
`x`.

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