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Question 387430: if u cut a 156centemeter board into 5 pieces. thre three shortest pieces are the same lenght and the two longer pieces are each 3 centimeters longer than the dhort piece. how long is eah piece of board
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+2(x+3)=156
3x+2x+6=156
5x=150
x=30 cm
x+3=33 cm