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5. A carpenter wants to cut a 16- foot piece of wood into two pieces. The longer piece is to be 1
foot longer than twice the shorter piece. Find the length of each piece.

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Answer:

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

Two pieces

x       and     x+1    must add to 16 ft

x     +    (x+1 )    = 16

2 x  + 1 = 16

2x = 15

x = 7.5  ft            and the other is x+1= 8.5 ft

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