Question

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Answer 1

AC = 20.5, CB = 14.5

Explanation:

Let X be the distance of AC, and Y be the distance of CB. We can write 2 equations with the given information:

`x=y+6\\x+y=35`

Now we have a system of equations that we can solve for both variables.

Solve by substitution:

`(y+6)+y=35\\2y+6=35\\2y=29\\y=14.5`

Then the next equation:

`x=14.5+6\\x=20.5`

x = 20.5, y = 14.5

or

AC = 20.5, CB = 14.5

20.5 is 6 longer than 14.5, and they add up to 35cm, so this is our solution.