Use an Algebraic Approach to Solve the Problem: a Board

question 48

Multiple Choice

Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem: A board 20 feet long is cut into two pieces such that the length of one piece is two-thirds of the length of the other piece. Find the length of the shorter piece of board.

• A)20 feet
• B)4 feet
• C)12 feet
• D)-4 feet
• E)8 feet

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