A 14-inch board has been cut into 2 sections, one 4 inches longer than the other. How long is the shorter piece.
A) 5 inches
B) 4 inches
C) 7 inches
D) 6 inches

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The total length of the board is 14 inches. If one section is 4 inches longer than the other, we can set up the equation x + (x + 4) = 14, where x is the length of the shorter piece. Solving for x gives us x = 5 inches.

A 14-Inch Board Has Been Cut into 2 Sections, One