Cut, Divide, Separate an Object
This type of problem states that an object (rope, board, number, etc.) is to be cut, divided or
separated into two or more parts.
Example: A 20 foot rope is to be divided into two parts.
Let L = Larger part
Let S = Smaller part
L + S = 20
One or more statements specify the relationship between the parts.
Example The larger piece is 3 times larger than the smaller.
L = 3S
The resulting equations
L + S = 20
L = 3S
This type of problem states that an object (rope, board, number, etc.) is to be cut, divided or
separated into two or more parts.
Example: A 20 foot rope is to be divided into two parts.
Let L = Larger part
Let S = Smaller part
L + S = 20
One or more statements specify the relationship between the parts.
Example The larger piece is 3 times larger than the smaller.
L = 3S
The resulting equations
L + S = 20
L = 3S