AnswersMISD-Geometry-RECOVERY-A-2019-2020Directed Line Segments and Modeling

Directed Line Segments and Modeling Answers

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Why is partitioning a directed line segment into a ratio of 1:3 not the same as finding the length of the directed line segment?

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A
The ratio given is part to whole, but fractions compare part to part.
B
The ratio given is part to part. The total number of parts in the whole is 3 – 1 = 2.
C
The ratio given is part to part. The total number of parts in the whole is 1 + 3 = 4.
D
The ratio given is part to whole, but the associated fraction is .
Option D
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Point P partitions the directed line segment from A to B into the ratio 3:4. Will P be closer to A or B? Why?

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P will be closer to A because it will be the distance from A to B.
Option A
B
P will be closer to A because it will be the distance from A to B.
Option B
C
P will be closer to B because it will be the distance from B to A.
Option C
D
P will be closer to B because it will be the distance from B to A.
Option D

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