Two trim boards need to be used together to cover a 12-ft length along one wall. If Jim recalls that one board is more than 7 ft long, what length must the second board be to span the 12-ft length?

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Two trim boards need to be used together to cover a 12-ft
length along one wall. If Jim recalls that one board is more
than 7 ft long, what length must the second board be to span
the 12-ft length?
Transcribed Image Text:Two trim boards need to be used together to cover a 12-ft length along one wall. If Jim recalls that one board is more than 7 ft long, what length must the second board be to span the 12-ft length?
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