Question

Given the line segment AB = 28 cm and a point E on directed line segment AB that partitions AB into the ratio 3 to 1, find the lengths of line segments AE and EB.

Answer 1

AC=21 cm, CB=7 cm

Explanation:

3+1=4

AC= 3/4 AB

CB= 1/4 AB

AB=28

So.

AC=3/4 AB =3/4 x 28=21 cm

CB=1/4 AB=1/4 x 28=7 cm