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Answer:

3 1/6 in and 2 5/6 in

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

  • Length of the line = 6 in
  • Part of the line = a and b

Equations as per given:

  • a + b =6
  • a - b = 1/3

Add the equations together:

  • 2a = 6 1/3
  • a = 3 1/6 in

Find b:

  • b = 3 1/6 - 1/3 = 2 7/6 - 2/6 = 2 5/6 in