SOLUTION: on a number line, y = -1 and z = 2. If the ratio of the segments (from x to y) to (from y to z) is 1 : 3, find the location of x

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Question 232427: on a number line, y = -1 and z = 2. If the ratio of the segments (from x to y) to (from y to z) is 1 : 3, find the location of x
Found 2 solutions by CubeyThePenguin, ikleyn:
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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xy:yz = 1:3

yz = 2 - (-1) = 3, so xy = 1

position of x = -1 - 1 = -2

(This solution has been corrected.)

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Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The solution from @Penguin is incorrect.

Anybody who takes the labor to check it, will see it immediately.

The correct answer is x = -2.5.