Question

A board 30 metres long is to be divided into 2pieces so that the larger piece is 3 metres longer than twice the shorter piece. How long will the pieces be?

Answer 1

the answer is : 9 and 21

Answer 2

Answer: 9 and 21

Explanation:

board=30m

divide by 2 pieces

one piece, we call it a

b, the other piece is b= 2a+3

a+b=30

a+2a+3=30

3a=30-3

3a=27

a=9

b=21