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1 September, 07:33

A segment is divided into two parts having lengths in the ratio of 5:3. If the difference between the length of the parts is 6", find the length of the longest part

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  1. 1 September, 09:14
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    A) x / y = 3 / 5

    A) 5x = 3y

    A) 5x - 3y = 0

    B) y - x = 6

    B) 3y - 3x = 18

    Adding A) and B)

    2x = 18

    x = 9

    y = 15
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