document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=749784>Question 749784</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The ratio of AB: BC is 3:2.   If AC=15 cm, find the length of AB </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "AB = 3x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "BC = 2x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3x + 2x = 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x = 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "AB = 3x = 3*3 = 9<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
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