Problema Solution
whenMichael was cleaning out his garage, he found two pieces of rope such once piece was 5 feet less than 3 times the other piece. Together they measured 51 feet. What is the length of each piece or rope
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let 'x' and 'y' are the lengths of each piece of rope
once piece was 5 feet less than 3 times the other piece
x = 3y - 5
together they measured 51 feet
x + y = 51
by solving the system of equations
x = 3y - 5
x + y = 51
we find
x = 37 ft
y = 14 ft
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the lengths are 37 feet and 14 feet.