Question

The length of a line segment AB is 38 cm. A point X on it divides it in the ratio 9:10. Find
the lengths of the line segments AX and XB.
А.
X
B
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Answer 1

Answer:

9a+10a=38

19a=38

a=2

therefore AX =9(2)=18

XB=10(2)=20