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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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. 3 9 15 OR 24

hero (hero):

Hint: 5x - 3x = 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

hero (hero):

(5-3)x = 6 What's 5 - 3?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

.6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

division or subtraction? your confusing me.

hero (hero):

There's no division sign bro 5 - 3 means five MINUS three. How is that confusing you?

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