Line segment

Line segment AB is 8 cm long. Divide it in a ratio of 2: 3.

Correct result:

a =  3.2 cm
b =  4.8 cm

Solution:

x=8 cm  a=22+3⋅ x=22+3⋅ 8=165=165 cm=3.2 cm
b=x−a=8−3.2=245=245 cm=4.8 cm

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