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If a 35 ft rope is cut into two sections with one section 6 times as long as the other section, how long is the shorter piece?

If a 35 ft rope is cut into two sections with one section 6 times as long as the other section, how long is the shorter piece?
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If a 35 ft rope is cut into two sections with one section 6 times as long as the other section, how long is the shorter piece?

User TheJuls
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Hi there, let x be 6x. Now, let's make an equation. x+6x=7x=35 ft. 35 ft ÷ 7 = 5 ft. So, the answer is 5 ft.
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the smallest piece is 5ft, 5x6+5=35 
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