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27 June, 16:16

A 96 inch board has to be cut into two pieces, one piece 8 inches longer than the other. How long should each piece be?

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  1. 27 June, 18:34
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    X+x+8=96

    2x=88

    x=44. the other board is 52
  2. 27 June, 18:43
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    This situation can be written as x + (x+8) = 96

    2x+8=96

    2x=88

    x=44cm

    To check, 44 + (44+8) = 96

    44+8=52 so the second cut of board is 52cm long
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