SOLUTION: Solve this problem in your notebook using all four steps A board 60 in. long is cut into two parts so that the longer piece is 5 times the shorter What are the lengths of the two p

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Question 481292: Solve this problem in your notebook using all four steps A board 60 in. long is cut into two parts so that the longer piece is 5 times the shorter What are the lengths of the two pieces of board

the shorter piece is_________in
the longer piece is___________in
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+5n=60
6n=60
n=10
5n=50
The pieces are 10 in. and 50 in. long..