Question

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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Answer 1

can someone answer this pleaase

Answer 2

\(5x-3x=6\)

Answer 3

5x is the longest part , find the value of x

Answer 4

is it 6

Answer 5

\(2x=6\\
x=3\\
\text{longest part}\\
=5x\\
=5\times3\\
=15\)

Answer 6

thank u