SOLUTION: A 16=foot board is cut into two pieces. The longer piece 5.5 feet longer than the shorter piece. What is the length of each piece?
Rosa,
Thanks for your help
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Question 1181351: A 16=foot board is cut into two pieces. The longer piece 5.5 feet longer than the shorter piece. What is the length of each piece?
Rosa,
Thanks for your help
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
shorter piece, x
longer piece, x+5.5
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