Question

question 6 of 10
what is the location of the point on the number line that is \\(\frac{3}{5}\\) of the way from \\(a = 2\\) to \\(b = 17\\)?
a. 10
b. 9
c. 11
d. 12

Explanation:

Step1: Find the distance between A and B

The distance between \( A = 2 \) and \( B = 17 \) is \( 17 - 2 = 15 \).

Step2: Calculate \(\frac{3}{5}\) of the distance

\(\frac{3}{5}\) of \( 15 \) is \( \frac{3}{5} \times 15 = 9 \).

Step3: Add this to A to find the point

Add this value to \( A \): \( 2 + 9 = 11 \).

Answer:

C. 11