Answer:x=6 metres and -3x
Step-by-step explanation:
let the lenght of the shorter piece be x metres. so, the larger piece will be 5x metres. and the sum of the two lenghts should be equal to 36.
so, 5x + x = 36
so 6x=36
so x=6 metres. ans!
Six less than three = 3 - 6 = -3
A number? Let's pick "x" for the number.
Then six less than three times a number is:
-3x
