SOLUTION: Mildred cut a 9 foot board into two pieces. The long piece is twice as long as the short one. How long is the short one?
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Question 929586: Mildred cut a 9 foot board into two pieces. The long piece is twice as long as the short one. How long is the short one?
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3 ft
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