P is a point on CD. If CP : PD is 7 : 2 and CD is 54, what are the lengths of CP and PD?

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Serhii Popov · Answer 1 · 2021-02-11T23:56:30+0000

Answer:

7x + 2x = 54

9x = 54

9x/9 = 54/9

x = 6

CP = 7(6)

PD = 2(6)

CP = 42

PD = 12

Explanation:

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