SOLUTION: a 60 inch board is cut into two pieces one is 3 times the length of the other, find the length of the two pieces.

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Question 872338: a 60 inch board is cut into two pieces one is 3 times the length of the other, find the length of the two pieces.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+3x = 60

4x = 60

x = 60/4

x = 15

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x = 15

3x = 3*15 = 45

Short piece: 15 inches
Long piece: 45 inches