SOLUTION: A board is 96 inches in length. It must be cut so that one piece is 24 inches shorter than the other piece. Find the length of each piece.

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Question 1066727: A board is 96 inches in length. It must be cut so that one piece is 24 inches shorter than the other piece. Find the length of each piece.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pieces x and y

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Perfect for using the Elimination Method.