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Point I lies on __________ such that the ratio of the length of __________ to the length of __________ is 5:2. Graph I.

A) JK, JI, IK
B) PQ, PI, IQ
C) MN, MI, IN
D) AB, AI, IB

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The question asks for the identification and graphing of point I on a line segment, where the ratio of I's position on the segment is 5:2. The correct option must reflect this ratio, and the graphing involves dividing the segment into seven parts and marking I at the appropriate division.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question involves identifying the correct line and points described by a given ratio of distances. Specifically, the student is asked to find the point I that lies on a line segment such that the ratio of the length of one part of the segment to the other is 5:2. To graph point I, we need to find which option correctly describes the situation.

Option A) JK, JI, IK suggests that point I lies on line segment JK, and that the ratio of JI to IK is 5:2. Option B) PQ, PI, IQ, Option C) MN, MI, IN, and Option D) AB, AI, IB propose similar scenarios with different letters denoting the line and points.

To graph I according to these descriptions, one would measure the total length of the line segment and then divide this length into seven equal parts (since 5 + 2 = 7), marking point I after five parts from one end or two parts from the other, depending on which side is being considered the starting point.

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