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I need help with this word problema 17 foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 5 feet longer than twice the shorter piece find the length of both pieces
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I need help with this word problema 17 foot piece of string is cut into two pieces so that the longer piece is 5 feet longer than twice the shorter piece find the length of both pieces

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Initial length = 17 ft

length of the shorter piece = x

longer piece = 5 +2x

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