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

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?

The ratio given is part to whole, but fractions compare part to part.

The ratio given is part of the part. The total number of parts in the whole is 3 – 1 = 2.

The ratio given is part of the part. The total number of parts in the whole is 1 + 3 = 4.

The ratio given is part to whole, but the associated fraction is.

stops on an even number.

(2x + 16) + (x) = 180

step-by-step explanation:

given,

abcd is a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle

angle a is labeled x plus 16, (x + 16)

angle b is labeled x degrees, (x)

angle c is labeled 6x minus 4, (6x – 4)

angle d is labeled 2x plus 16, (2x + 16)

what equation can be used to solve for angle b?

we know that the sum of the opposite angles of a simple quadrilateral inscribed in a circle is 180 degrees.

angle b is opposite angle d

therefore, angle b + angle d = 180

(x) + (2x + 16) = 180 

same as (2x + 16) + (x) = 180