SOLUTION: A segment 12" long is divided into two segments having lengths in the ratio of 2:3. Find the length of each segment. (Hint: Let 2x and 3x represent the length of the parts.)

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Question 365115: A segment 12" long is divided into two segments having lengths in the ratio of 2:3. Find the length of each segment. (Hint: Let 2x and 3x represent the length of the parts.)
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2x%2B3x=12
5x=12
highlight%28x=12%2F5%29
2x=24%2F5inches
3x=36%2F5inches