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An electrician cuts a 50 ft piece of wire into 3 pieces. The first piece is 4 ft longer than the second piece and the third piece is 2 feet shorter than the second piece. How long are the pieces?
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An electrician cuts a 50 ft piece of wire into 3 pieces. The first piece is 4 ft longer than the second piece and the third piece is 2 feet shorter than the second piece. How long are the pieces?

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Answer: 1st is 20 2nd is 16 and 3rd is 14

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