SOLUTION: A A point p divides a straight line ab in the golden ratio if AB:AP =AP:PB. Draw a diagram letting AB=x an AP =1 and form a quadratic equation for the Golden Ratio, x. Show that s

Question 1109753: A A point p divides a straight line ab in the golden ratio if AB:AP =AP:PB. Draw a diagram letting AB=x an AP =1 and form a quadratic equation for the Golden Ratio, x. Show that solution is x=(sqrt(5)+1)/2.
I'm very confused
Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Draw the picture!

If AB=x and AP=1, then PB = 1-x.

Put those measurements in the given proportion

and solve the proportion.
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