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
2 answers:
Answer: the correct answer is 15 I believe.
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
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