SOLUTION: A 12-foot board has been cut into two sections, one twice as long as the other. How long is each section

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Question 30884: A 12-foot board has been cut into two sections, one twice as long as the other. How long is each section
Answer by acerX(62)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Combine like terms
Divide by 3

one board is 4ft and the other is 8ft

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