SOLUTION: a 26 foot board is cut into two pieces. the longer piece is 10 inches less than five times the shorter. How long is the shorter piece?

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Question 866345: a 26 foot board is cut into two pieces. the longer piece is 10 inches less than five times the shorter. How long is the shorter piece?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

x + (5x-10) = 26ft

     6x = 36

      x = 6ft, shorter length.  Longer length is 20ft