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If a 32 Ft rope is cut into two sections with one section 7 times as long as the other section, how long is the shorter piece?

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In this case, one side is equal to x, and the other, 7x. Knowing this, you can make the equation 7x + x = 32. Now solve for x.

To solve for x:
Add like terms.
8x = 32.
Divide both sides by 8.
x = 4.

So the short side is 4, and since x = 4, the long side is 28.

28+4=32.

I hope this helped you!

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