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The length of a pipe that weighs 45 pounds is cut into 2 pieces. One piece is 13 feet long and weighs 18 pounds. What is the length of the other piece?

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Answer: Let's denote the length of the other piece as "x" feet.

According to the information given, the total length of the pipe is cut into two pieces: one piece is 13 feet long and the other piece is "x" feet long. The total length of the pipe remains the same after cutting.

Total length of the pipe = Length of the first piece + Length of the second piece

45 pounds = 18 pounds (first piece) + x pounds (second piece)

We know that the sum of the weights of the two pieces is equal to the weight of the original pipe:

18 + x = 45

Now, solve for "x":

x = 45 - 18

x = 27

So, the length of the other piece is 27 feet.

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