Question

C is between A and B. All points

are collinear.
If AB = 48 and BC = 2n, and AC
is 4n, find the value of n.

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

A------C------B

distance from a to b equals 48

distance from b to c equals 2n

distance from ac = 4n

4n+2n=6n

48=6n

divide by 6

n = 8