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30 November, 12:01

Find the lengths of two segments whose sum is 45 and whose ratio is 2:3

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  1. 30 November, 12:24
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    Let the two segments be x and y

    x+y=45 ... 1

    X/y = 2/3 ... 2

    From1, y=45-x

    Sub this into 2

    x / (45-x) = 2/3

    3x=90-2X

    5x=90

    x=18

    y=45-18=27
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