Homework Help: algrebra 1

Posted by AP on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 1:47pm.

A 180 ft long board is cut into 3 pieces. The second piece of board is twice as long as the first. The third piece of board is six times as long as the first.

What is the length of the first piece of the board

A) 20 ft

B) 40 ft

C) 60 ft

D) 120 ft

algebra 1 - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 1:55pm
I answered one for you. Now it's your turn. I'll be glad to check your answer.
algrebra 1 - Khmu, Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:02pm
20ft
algrebra 1 - Khmu, Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:02pm
20ft

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