On a number line, point F is at 4, and point G is at -2. Point H lies between point F and point G. If the ratio of FH to HG is 3

Question

2 years ago

9

:9, where does point H lie on the number line?

1 answer:

Mademuasel [1] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-13T15:57:13+03:00

Here, we are required to determine the point where point H lie on the number line.

The point H is at point 2.5 on the number line.

The distance between point F and G on the number line is:

4 - (-2) = 6 numbers on the number line.

And since the ratio of FH to HG is 3:9

Therefore; FH/HG = (4 - x)/(x - (-2))

i.e 3/9 = (4 - x)/ (x +2).

By cross multiplication, 3x + 6 = 36 - 9x.

Therefore, 12x = 30

and, x = 2.5

Therefore, the point H is at point 2.5 on the number line.

Read more: