Answer:
The answer is option b) 24 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the longer one is 6 inches longer than the short one
x will represent the short one
x + 6 will represent the long one
x + (x + 6) = 54
x + x + 6 = 54
2x = 54 - 6
2x = 48
x = 48/2
x = 24 inches which means the short one is 24 inches
The longer one is = 24 + 6 = 30 inches
