Write a variable expression. A halyard 20 ft long is cut into two pieces. If L is the length of one piece, express the length of the second piece in terms of the length of the first piece.

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2022-08-03

Write a variable expression. A halyard 20 ft long is cut into two pieces. If L is the length of one piece, express the length of the second piece in terms of the length of the first piece.

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Malcolm Mcbride

Malcolm Mcbride

Beginner2022-08-04Added 20 answers

given A halyard 20 ft long is cut into two piece and L is the length of one piece
let L is the length of other piece =X
sum of lengths of 2 pieces =total length
L + X = 20 L + X L = 20 L X = ( 20 L )
length of the second piece in terms of the length of the first piece=(20-L) ft

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