The segment AB was divided by point C in the ratio 3: 5. The first part of the AC is 6 cm. What is the length of the segment AB?

univerkov | November 23, 2020 | education

Let 1 part be x, therefore the first part = 3x, and the second = 5x
Find X:
3x = 6
x = 2
Hence the second part:
5 * 2 = 10
The whole length of the segment:
First part + second part = 6 + 10 = 16 (cm)
Answer: the whole segment is = 16 cm

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