Question

DIVIDE A 6- INCH LINE INTO TWO PARTS SO THAT ONE PART IS 1/3 IN SHORTER THAN THE OTHER

Answer 1

3 1/6 in and 2 5/6 in

Explanation:

Given

• Length of the line = 6 in
• Part of the line = a and b

Equations as per given:

• a + b =6
• a - b = 1/3

Add the equations together:

• 2a = 6 1/3
• a = 3 1/6 in

Find b:

• b = 3 1/6 - 1/3 = 2 7/6 - 2/6 = 2 5/6 in