SOLUTION: A segment is divided into two parts having lengths in the ratio of 5:3. If the difference between the length of the parts is 6," find the length of each part. x = Segment 1 =

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Question 212114: A segment is divided into two parts having lengths in the ratio of 5:3. If the difference between the length of the parts is 6," find the length of each part.
x =
Segment 1 = (5x) = inches
Segment 2 = (3x) = inches
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference in their lengths is 5x+-+3x+=+2x
So 2x+=+6
x=3
Now that you know x, finding 5x and 3x is a dropkick.