A 17-inch board is cut into three pieces. The first piece is three inches more than the second. The third piece is twice the first. What is the length of the longest board.

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A 17-inch board is cut into three pieces. The

first piece is three inches more than the
second. The third piece is twice the first.
What is the length of the longest board.

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Answer:

The third piece is the longest (10inches)

Explanation:

The second piece is 2in

The first is 5in ( 2+3in)

Clio answered May 6, 2021

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