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  • 11-08-2021
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What are the coordinates of the point on the directed line segment from (−5,−9) to (-1, 7) that partitions the segment into a ratio of 5 to 3?

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  • 12-08-2021

Answer:

(-2.5,1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the point be (m, n). Using section formula we have

m=(5*(-1)+3*(-5))/(5+3)=-20/8=-2.5

n=(5*(7)+3*(-9))/(5+3)=1

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