QuestionThe points N,O,P and Q all lie on the same line segment, in that order, such that the ratio of NO:OP:PQ is equal to 3:3:2. If NQ=8, find PQ.Answer Attempt 1 out of 2PQ=
Q. QuestionThe points N,O,P and Q all lie on the same line segment, in that order, such that the ratio of NO:OP:PQ is equal to 3:3:2. If NQ=8, find PQ.Answer Attempt 1 out of 2PQ=
Assign Variables: Since the ratio of NO:OP:PQ is 3:3:2, let's assign variables to each segment: let NO=3x, OP=3x, and PQ=2x.
Calculate Total Length: The total length NQ is the sum of NO, OP, and PQ, which is 3x+3x+2x=8x.
Set Up Equation: We know NQ=8, so we can set up the equation 8x=8.
Solve for x: Solving for x gives us x=88=1.
Find PQ: Now we can find PQ by multiplying the value of x by the ratio for PQ: PQ=2x=2×1=2.
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