SOLUTION: a 72-in. board is cut into pieces. One piecs is 2 in. longer than the other. Find the lengths of the pieces.
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Question 284782: a 72-in. board is cut into pieces. One piecs is 2 in. longer than the other. Find the lengths of the pieces.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The two pieces are x and 72 - x.
Here is your equation:
x + 2 = 72 - x
Can you finish now?
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