Ametal worker cut an 8-foot length of pipe into three pieces and welded them to form a triangle. each of the 3 sections measured a whole number of feet in length. how long was each section? explain your reasoning.

Ariel is working at a meat packing plant for 5 nights a week. her regular wage is $11 an hour. she earns tine and a half for any overtime hours. this week she worked 9 hours of over time .how much will ariel earn for overtime this week ?