Question

A rope 55 feet long is cut into two pieces. If one piece
is 23 feet longer than the other, what is the length, in
feet, of the shorter piece?
A. 2
B. 16
C. 23
D. 32
E. 51

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

55-23=32

Answer 2

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

shorter piece measures x  

longer piece measures x +23

Together they measure 55 ft

x + (x+23)  =  55

2x + 23 =  55

      -23 = -23

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2x          = 32

x = 16