Use an algebraic approach to solve the problem:A board 35 feet long is cut into two pieces such that the length of one piece is two-thirds of the length of the other piece. Find the length of the shorter piece of board. 

A. 35 feet
B. 7 feet
C. 21 feet
D. –7 feet
E. 14 feet


Answer: E

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