SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Point R is on line segment PQ such that PR=35 and PR:RQ = 5:6. Find RQ.

SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Point R is on line segment PQ such that PR=35 and PR:RQ = 5:6. Find RQ.

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Question 462449: Please help me solve this equation: Point R is on line segment PQ such that PR=35 and PR:RQ = 5:6. Find RQ.
Answer by amoresroy(361) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
PR/RQ = 5/6
RQ = 6/5(PR)
RQ = 6/5(35)
RQ = 42
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