SOLUTION: A 25 ft board is cut into two pieces such that the smaller is 2/3 of the larger, find the longer length
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Question 891043: A 25 ft board is cut into two pieces such that the smaller is 2/3 of the larger, find the longer length
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B = 2/3A
A + B = 25
A + (2/3A) = 25
A = 25
Multiply each side by
A =
A = 15
The larger board is 15. The smaller board is of that, or 10
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