Answer :
Shorter piece = x
Longer piece = 2x
x + 2x = 33
3x = 33
x = 11 feet
2x = 11 × 2
2x = 22 feet
So one piece will be 11 feet and the other will be 22 feet.
Hope this helps!
Longer piece = 2x
x + 2x = 33
3x = 33
x = 11 feet
2x = 11 × 2
2x = 22 feet
So one piece will be 11 feet and the other will be 22 feet.
Hope this helps!