Question

If a 35 ft rope is cut into two sections with one section 6 times as long as the other section, how long is the shorter piece?

Answer 1

the smallest piece is 5ft, 5x6+5=35 

Answer 2

Hi there, let x be 6x. Now, let's make an equation. x+6x=7x=35 ft. 35 ft ÷ 7 = 5 ft. So, the answer is 5 ft.