Line part comparison

The line AB, whose length is 24 cm, is divided in a ratio of 5:3. How much longer is its larger part?

Final Answer:

x =  6 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

u=24 cm a=5+35 u=5+35 24=15 cm b=5+33 u=5+33 24=9 cm  x=ab=159=6 cm



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