SOLUTION: A line segment is divided into two segments that are in a ratio of 3:5. The measure of one line segment is 12 centimeters longer than the other. Find the measure of each segment.

Question 416429: A line segment is divided into two segments that are in a ratio of 3:5. The measure of one line segment is 12 centimeters longer than the other. Find the measure of each segment.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A line segment is divided into two segments that are in a ratio of 3:5. The measure of one line segment is 12 centimeters longer than the other. Find the measure of each segment.
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3:5 is the same as 3x to 5x
The longer segment is 5x
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Equation:
5x = 3x+12
2x = 12
x = 6
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3x = 18 shorter segment
5x = 30 larger segment
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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