Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

the shorter piece is 44.4 inchs

Answer 2

                                       Answer and Explanation

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The shorter piece is 37 inches long.

( the value of x = 37 )

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$5x + x = 222$ In this case, x = 37, and here's why.

$5\cdot37$ = $185$ + $37$ = $222$

$185$ = $Longer$ $piece$

$37$ = $Shorter$ $piece$

$Longer$ $piece$ + $Shorter$ $piece$ = $222$

$So$, $37$ = $x$.

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