SOLUTION: John has a board that is 44 cm long. He cuts it into 2 pieces, a long one and a short one. How long are each of the pieces?

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Question 1113435: John has a board that is 44 cm long.
He cuts it into 2 pieces, a long one and a short one.
How long are each of the pieces?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That's a puzzle, sort of.
1 piece is L in length, the other is 44-L --- L <> 22, and assuming to waste from the saw blade.