Solve the problem involving related quantities.A 7-ft. board is cut into 2 pieces so that one piece is 3 feet longer than 3 times the shorter piece. Find the lengths of both pieces.

A. shorter piece: 18 ft; longer piece: 21 ft
B. shorter piece: 3.5 ft; longer piece: 21 ft
C. shorter piece: 9 ft; longer piece: 24 ft
D. shorter piece: 1 ft; longer piece: 6 ft


Answer: D

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