x + x - 35 = 97
2x = 62
x = ?
2x = 62
x = ?
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According to the problem, the other piece is 35 cm shorter than the first piece. So its length would be x - 35 cm.
We know that the sum of the lengths of the two pieces should be equal to the length of the original board, which is 97 cm.
So we can set up the equation: x + (x - 35) = 97.
Now, let's solve the equation:
2x - 35 = 97.
2x = 97 + 35.
2x = 132.
x = 132 / 2.
x = 66.
Therefore, one of the pieces is 66 cm long, and the other piece is x - 35 = 66 - 35 = 31 cm long.