SOLUTION: Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem. A board 5 feet long is cut into two pieces such that the length of one piece is two-thirds of the length of the other piece. Find t

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Question 885896: Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem.
A board 5 feet long is cut into two pieces such that the length of one piece is two-thirds of the length of the other piece. Find the length of the shorter piece of board.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2/3x=5
1 2/3x=5
5/3x=5
x=5/(5/3)
x=5*3/5
x=15/5
x=3
2/3x=2