A cable 90.6 meters long is cut into two pieces so that one piece is 37.2 meters longer than the other. Find the length of each piece of cable.

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mtn021

Answer:

53.4

Step-by-step explanation:

It said cut that means subtraction also in different length. So you subtract 90.6-37.2=53.4

ciqarz

Answer:

26.7 meters and 63.9 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

37.2 + 2x = 90.6

-37.2           -37.2

          2x = 53.4

53.4 ÷ 2 = 26.7 meters

26.7 + 37.2 = 63.9 meters

63.9 + 26.7 = 90.6 meters

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