document.write( "Question 760322: A back yard has a total length of 46 ft. And it is sectioned off into 3 parts. The first part is 2ft less than the second part and the third part is double the second part. Find the length of the first part. \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #462561 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Second part = x \n" ); document.write( "First part = x - 2 \n" ); document.write( "Third part = 2x \n" ); document.write( "(x - 2) + x + 2x = 46 \n" ); document.write( " 4x - 2 = 46 \n" ); document.write( " 4x = 48 \n" ); document.write( " x = 12 \n" ); document.write( "So, First part = 10ft \n" ); document.write( " Second part = 12ft \n" ); document.write( " Third part = 24ft \n" ); document.write( " Total = 46ft\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |