Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked. A 10-ft. board is cut into 2 pieces so that one piece is 2 feet longer than 3 times the shorter piece. If the shorter piece is x feet long, find the lengths of both pieces.
A. shorter piece: 2 ft; longer piece: 8 ft
B. shorter piece: 28 ft; longer piece: 30 ft
C. shorter piece: 6 ft; longer piece: 32 ft
D. shorter piece: 5 ft; longer piece: 30 ft
Answer: A
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