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2-65.

Find the missing lengths in the problems below. Assume each line segment is subdivided into equal segments. Show your work.  

  1. A segment from 0 to 20, divided in 4 equal sections, with the first 2 sections bracketed, and labeled with a question mark.

    A segment from 0 to 20, divided in 4 equal sections, with the first 2 sections shaded on the line segment.

    How much of the entire  unit segment is purple?
    Consider the purple part as a portion of the total segment.

  1. A segment from 0 to 60, divided in 6 equal sections, with the third to fifth sections bracketed, and labeled with a question mark.

    A segment from 0 to 60, divided in 6 equal sections, with the third to fifth sections shaded on the line segment.

    What is the value of each segment of the unit line?
    After you figure this out, try to find the value of the purple highlighted portion.

     units. Be sure to explain why this is the answer.