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A board, 32 cm long is cut into three pieces such that the second piece is twice as long as the first and the third is 7 cm longer than the second.

Find the length of the shortest piece.
12 years ago

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Answered by Ms. Sue
Let x = the shortest piece.

x + 2x + 2x + 7 = 32

12 years ago
Answered by awade
thank you sooo much

12 years ago
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.

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