Let X Represent the Number

Multiple Choice

Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-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: 5 ft; longer piece: 30 ft.
C) shorter piece: 6 ft; longer piece: 32 ft.
D) shorter piece: 28 ft; longer piece: 30 ft.