Question

2. The points P, Q, R, S, T, U, A and B on the number line are such that TR
SU and AP = PQ = QB. Name the rational numbers represented by P, Q, R and S
respectively.
US RT
A P Q B
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1
2
3
4
2.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Each part which is between the two numbers is divided into 3 parts

Therefore, A=  

3

6

​

,P=  

3

7

​

,Q=  

3

8

​

 and B=  

3

9

​

 

Similarly T=  

3

−3

​

,R=  

3

−4

​

,S=  

3

−5

​

 and U=  

3

−6

​

 

Thus the rational numbers represented P,Q,R and S are  

3

7

​

,  

3

8

​

,  

3

−4

​

 and  

3

−5

​

 respectively.

Step-by-step explanation: