SOLUTION: A board 28 feet long is cut into two pieces and the length of the two pieces are in the ratio of 2 to 5. find the lengths of the two lengths.
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Question 268600: A board 28 feet long is cut into two pieces and the length of the two pieces are in the ratio of 2 to 5. find the lengths of the two lengths.
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 5x = 28
7x = 28
x = 4
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2x = 8 feet
5x = 20 feet
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