a length of a rope 72 feet long is cut into two lengths the first piece is two times as long as the second piece what are the length of the two pieces
2x+x=72
3x=72
x=24
2x=48
The two lengths of rope are 24 and 48 inches
3x=72
x=24
2x=48
The two lengths of rope are 24 and 48 inches