SOLUTION: If points x and y are placed to the left of point Z on line L such that 2YZ=5XY, what is XY/XZ=? X Y Z <----------- ----------- ------

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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=?
X Y Z
<------------------------------>L
a.7/2
b.5/2
c.2/5
d.2/7
e. It cannot be determined from the information given.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose X is at the origin.
Y is at the point 5 ---> XY = 5
Z is at the point (5+2) = 7 ---> XZ = 7

XY/XZ = 5/7