Abigail S.
asked • 01/29/18Finding the point on a number line
In the figure below, B lies between A and C. Find the location of B so that AB is 1/3 of AC. A=-7 C=26 B=?
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Kenneth S. answered • 01/29/18
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Total distance from A to C is 26 - (-7) = 33.
One third of that is 11, so B is located at 7+11 = 18 on the number line.
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