Question

Point C ∈ AB and AB = 33 cm. Point C is 2 times farther from point B than point C is from point A. Find AC and CB.

Answer 1

AC = 11 cm , CB = 22 cm

Explanation:

let AC = x then BC = 2x , then

AC + BC = 33, that is

x + 2x = 33

3x = 33 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 11

Thus

AC = x = 11 cm and CB = 2x = 2 × 11 = 22 cm