Question

an 18- inch board was cut into two pieces. The first piece was 4 inches shorter than the second piece. What were the lengths of each piece​

Answer 1

18 divided by 2= 9

Take one out if the two 9's and minus 4 from only one of them.

9-4=5

Now you have the answer!

Answer: 9 and 5

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Answer 2

one side would be 11 inches and the other side would be 7

Explanation:

7 is 4 inches shorter than 11 and the board is 18 inches so when you add 11 and 7 you get 17