Solve each application problem using the six problem-solving steps.
-A pipe is 27 feet long. If you cut it into two pieces, one piece 5 feet longer than the other, how long will each piece be?
A) 22 feet, 5 feet
B) 13 feet, 14 feet
C) 21 feet, 6 feet
D) 11 feet, 16 feet

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the length of the shorter piece be x feet. Then the longer piece is x + 5 feet. The equation is x + (x + 5) = 27. Solving gives x = 11, so the pieces are 11 feet and 16 feet long.

Solve Each Application Problem Using the Six Problem-Solving Steps