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Answer:
Let x rep the lenght of the shorter one
Then the longer one is 2x+1
Therefore
(2x+1) + x = 16
We now solve for x
2x + 1 + x = 16
Group and evaluate like terms
3x +1 = 16
3x = 16 -1
× = 15/3
x = 5
So the shorter one is 5 ft
The longer one is 2(5)+1= 11