Question

Points B, C, D and E divide segment ABCDEF into five equal parts. Emily said that AB:BF=1:5. Do you agree with Emily? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Ok so I find it helpful to make a diagram

Answer 3

Now assume I can draw and all those segments are equal
How many x's are in A-B?
How many in B-F

Answer 4

AB:1
BF:4

Answer 5

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