Question 1106252: point x is at 2/3 on a number line, point y is the same distance from 0 as point x, but has a numerator of 8. what is the denominator of the at point y ? draw a number line to model the problem. answer by ikleyn(28790) (show source): you can put this solution on your website!

The architect's side view drawing of a saltbox-style house shows a post that supports the roof ridge. the support post is 8 ft tall. the distance from the front of the house to the support post is less than the distance from the post to the back of the house. how far from the front of the house is the support post positioned?