Asked by Holly
Using two variables - A carpenter wants to cut a 24-foot board into two pieces so that one piece is 5 times as long as the other. How long should each piece be?
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Answered by
Jai
Represent the unknowns:
Let x = one piece
Since according to the problem, the other piece is 5 times as long as the first one,
Let 5x = other piece
Since their total length must be 24 ft,
x + 5x = 24
6x = 24
x = 24/6
x = 4 ft.
5x = 20 ft.
Let x = one piece
Since according to the problem, the other piece is 5 times as long as the first one,
Let 5x = other piece
Since their total length must be 24 ft,
x + 5x = 24
6x = 24
x = 24/6
x = 4 ft.
5x = 20 ft.
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