word problem with inches

Question

A 24​-inch board is to be cut into three pieces so that the second piece is twice

as long as the first piece and the third piece is 3 times as long as the first piece. If x represents the length of the first​ piece, find the lengths of all three pieces.

Answer 1

x + 2x + 33x = 24

36x =24

x = 24/36 = 2/3

2/3

4/3 = 1 and 1/3

and

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