Answer :
x is the first section soit the second is 6x
and x + 6x = 7x = 35 ft => x = 5 ft
and x + 6x = 7x = 35 ft => x = 5 ft
Answer: 5 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: The total length of the rope = 35 feet
Let the length of the shorter section be x, then the longer section would be 6x.
According to the question, we have
[tex]x+6x=35\\\\\Rightarrow7x=35\\\\\Rightarrow x=\frac{35}{7}\\\\\Rightarrow x=5\ feet[/tex]
Also, [tex]6x= 6(5)=30\ feet[/tex]
Hence, the length of the shorter section = 5 feet
