SOLUTION: A 53-inch length of board is cut into two pieces. One piece is 17 inches more than twice the other. How long is each piece?

Algebra ->  Human-and-algebraic-language -> SOLUTION: A 53-inch length of board is cut into two pieces. One piece is 17 inches more than twice the other. How long is each piece?      Log On


   

Question 700830: A 53-inch length of board is cut into two pieces. One piece is 17 inches more than twice the other. How long is each piece?
Answer by jpvn2015(54) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12 and 41
12 x 2 = 24
24 +17 = 41
41 + 12 = 53