The proud owner of two pieces of wood is 215 cm the first piece is 135 cm long what is the length of the second piece

Question

In need of help with my son math .

Answer 1

215 - 135 = 80 cm - two pieces long together if the length for both is the same.

divide by two - will be 40 cm for each, but the first is longer

40cm - the second piece;

40 + 135 =175cm - the first piece;