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what is the location of the point on the number line that is 2/5 of the way from A=31 to B=6? i need a amswer faster

what is the location of the point on the number line that is 2/5 of the way from A-example-1
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hey, the answer is A. 21
2/5 of the way from A to B is 10
the location of that point is 31-10=21

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Answer with explanation:


(2)/(5),\text{way from ,A=31 and , B=6}=(2)/(5)*[31-6]\\\\=(2)/(5)* 25\\\\=2 * 5\\\\=10

As, we have to find the location of point from , A,then

Location of point on the number line from, A= 31 -10

= 21

Option A: 21

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