SOLUTION: A 120 line segment is divided into two parts having the ratio 3:5. What are the measures of each part?

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Question 780277: A 120 line segment is divided into two parts having the ratio 3:5. What are the measures of each part?
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A 120 line segment is divided into two parts having the ratio 3:5. What are the measures of each part?
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Equation:
3x + 5x = 120
8x = 120
x = 15
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3x = 3*15 = 45
5x = 5*15 = 75
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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