Problema Solution
The total length of two ships is 1979 feet. The difference in their length is 11 feet.
a. Find the length of each ship.
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let
x = the length of the first ship
y = the length of the second ship
and let x>=y
The total length of two ships is 1979 feet:
x + y = 1979
The difference in their length is 11 feet:
x - y = 11
by solving the system of equations:
x + y = 1979
x - y = 11
we find:
x = 995 ft
y = 984 ft
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the lengths of the ship are: 995 ft and 984 ft.