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A rope of 18 cm divides another of 12 cm in two segments, such that one of them is twice the other. Calculate length of segments determined in larger string.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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A rope of 18 cm divides another of 12 cm in two segments, such that one of them is twice the other. Calculate length of segments determined in larger string.
Answer teacher: 16 and 2 centimeters respectively.

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