Question

What is the location of the point on the number line that is 2/9 of the way from A=5 to B=23

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

The equation is A+K (B-A). So 5+ 2/9 (23-5) = 9

Answer 2

9 is (2/9) of the way from A = 5 to B = 23.

Explanation:

Note that there are 23-5, or 18, units separating 5 and 23.

2/9 of that distance is (2/9)(18), or 4.

Adding 4 to 5, we get 9.

9 is (2/9) of the way from A = 5 to B = 23.

If this is not clear, I'd suggest you draw this situation and prove to yourself that 9 is (2/9) of the way from A = 5 to B = 23.