Solve the problem.
-A 9-ft. board is cut into 2 pieces so that one piece is 5 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: 1 ft; longer piece: 8 ft
B)shorter piece: 4.5 ft; longer piece: 27 ft
C)shorter piece: 15 ft; longer piece: 32 ft
D)shorter piece: 22 ft; longer piece: 27 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation representing the problem is $x + (3x + 5) = 9$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 1$, making the shorter piece 1 ft and the longer piece $3(1) + 5 = 8$ ft.

Solve the Problem. -A 9-Ft. Board Is Cut into 2 Pieces So That