Golden ratio

Divide the line of length 14 cm into two sections so that the ratio of shorter to greater is the same as the ratio of the greater section to the whole length of the line.

Correct answer:

x1 =  5.35 cm
x2 =  8.65 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

x2x1=x1+x2x2 x1+x2=14  x1=(221+5)14=5.35 cm
x2=(21+51)14=8.65 cm



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