Question 27412
Let length of 1st piece be "x"
Then length of 2nd is "2x"
3rd piece is "2x+12"
4th piece is same as 2nd or "2x"
These are all in inches so change the 8 ft. to 96 inches.
EQUATION:
length + length + length + length=96 inches
x+2x+2x+12+2x=96
7x+12=96
7x=84
x=12 inches (length of 1st piece)
longest piece is 2x+12=2(12)+12=36 inches
Cheers,
Stan H.