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A 16​-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 1 foot longer than twice the shorter piece. Find the lengths of both pieces. Question content area bottom Part 1 What is the
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A 16​-foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 1 foot longer than twice the shorter piece.

Find the lengths of both pieces.
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Part 1

What is the length of the shorter​ piece?

What is the length of the longer​ piece?

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Answer:

Shorter piece: 5 Longer piece: 11

Explanation:

(2x+1)+(x)=16

3x+1=16

3x=15

x=5

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