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# In the figure above, AB is a line segment.

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In the figure above, AB is a line segment. [#permalink]  19 Mar 2018, 11:16
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In the figure above, AB is a line segment. What is the value of $$\frac{x - y}{x + y}$$ ?

(A) $$\frac{5}{24}$$

(B) $$\frac{1}{4}$$

(C) $$\frac{7}{16}$$

(D) $$\frac{11}{24}$$

(E) $$\frac{7}{13}$$
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: In the figure above, AB is a line segment. [#permalink]  20 Mar 2018, 22:44
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Since AB is a line segment, the angles on both of its sides would be of 180 degrees.

3x = 5y = 180
x=60 and y= 36

x-y= 24
x+y = 96

Ans: B
Re: In the figure above, AB is a line segment.   [#permalink] 20 Mar 2018, 22:44
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