document.write( "Question 904873: If points x and y are placed to the left of point Z on line L such that 2YZ=5XY, what is XY/XZ=?
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document.write( "a.7/2
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document.write( "b.5/2
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document.write( "c.2/5
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document.write( "d.2/7
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document.write( "e. It cannot be determined from the information given. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #805829 by CubeyThePenguin(3113)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Suppose X is at the origin. \n" ); document.write( "Y is at the point 5 ---> XY = 5 \n" ); document.write( "Z is at the point (5+2) = 7 ---> XZ = 7\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "XY/XZ = 5/7 \n" ); document.write( " |