Solve the problem.
-A 6-ft. board is cut into 2 pieces so that one piece is 2 feet longer than 3 times the shorter piece. If the shorter piece is x feet long, find the lengths of both pieces.
A)shorter piece: 3 ft; longer piece: 18 ft
B)shorter piece: 16 ft; longer piece: 18 ft
C)shorter piece: 6 ft; longer piece: 20 ft
D)shorter piece: 1 ft; longer piece: 5 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the shorter piece is x feet, then the longer piece is 3x + 2 feet. The equation is x + (3x + 2) = 6. Solving gives x = 1, so the shorter piece is 1 ft and the longer piece is 5 ft.

Solve the Problem. -A 6-Ft. Board Is Cut into 2 Pieces So That