SOLUTION: 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 th

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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.

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Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Second part = x
First part = x - 2
Third part = 2x
(x - 2) + x + 2x = 46
4x - 2 = 46
4x = 48
x = 12
So, First part = 10ft
Second part = 12ft
Third part = 24ft
Total = 46ft
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