Question

A segment is divided into two parts having lengths in the ratio of 5:3. If the difference between the length of the parts is 6", find the length of the longest part

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is 15 I believe.

Answer 2

A) x / y = 3 / 5
A) 5x = 3y
A) 5x - 3y = 0
B) y - x = 6
B) 3y -3x = 18
Adding A) and B)
2x = 18
x = 9
y = 15