In the figure below, OP = p and OQ = q ,point K divides line PQ such that PK:KQ = 1:3 Find in terms of p...

      

In the figure below, OP = p and OQ = q ,point K divides line PQ such that PK:KQ = 1:3

Find in terms of p and q
a) PQ
b) OK

  

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Kavungya answered the question on October 12, 2019 at 05:42

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