SOLUTION: A 53-inch length of board is cut into two pieces. One piece is 17 inches more than twice the other. How long is each piece?
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Question 700830: A 53-inch length of board is cut into two pieces. One piece is 17 inches more than twice the other. How long is each piece?
Answer by jpvn2015(54) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12 and 41
12 x 2 = 24
24 +17 = 41
41 + 12 = 53
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