Question

7 Draw a line segment AB = 5.5 cm. Find a point P on it such that AP = 2/3​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

AP/BP = 2/3

AP = 2/3 BP

LET BP = x

AP + BP = 5.5

2/3x + x = 5.5

THERFORE 5/3x = 5.5

x = 3.3

x = 3.3cm

therfore point P will be at a distance of 3.3cm from point B