Question

DUE AT 8:15 I NEED THE ANSWER NOW​

Answer 1

The shorter piece is 47 unches long

Explanation:

l + s = 188

l = 3s

3s + 3 = 188

4s = 188

4s/4 = 188/4

s = 47

l = 3s

l = 3(47)

l = 141

Answer 2

Answer: 47 inches

Explanation:

Let x = length of the shortest piece

188 inches = 3x + x

188 inches = 4x

47 inches = x