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) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B2X=12 Combine like terms
3x=12 Divide by 3
x=4
one board is 4ft and the other is 8ft