Question

PLZ HELP ME THANKS Solve each application using algebra. Write your equation or inequality and show your solving steps.... A 10-meter wire is cut into 2 unequal pieces. The large piece is 3 meters less than twice the smaller piece. Use algebra to determine the lengths of each piece

Answer 1

`Small=4(1)/(3)`

`Large=5(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

Small = x

Large = 2x - 3

3x - 3 = 10

3x = 13

`x=(13)/(3)`

`Small=(13)/(3)`

`Large=5(2)/(3)`

Answer 2

4 1/3 m and 5 2/3 m

Explanation:

smaller piece -l

large piece=2*l-3

l+2l-3=10

3l-3=10

+3 +3

3l=13

:3 :3

l=13/3=4 1/3 m

L= 2*13/3 -3=26/3-9/3=17/3=5 2/3m