Let X Represent the Number

question 30

Multiple Choice

Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-A 10-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: 2 ft.; longer piece: 8 ft.
• B) shorter piece: 5 ft; longer piece: 30 ft.
• C) shorter piece: 6 ft; longer piece: 32 ft.
• D) shorter piece: 28 ft; longer piece: 30 ft.

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