Question

PLEASE HURRY!!!

The point J is at –9 and point K is at –3. Find the point that divides JK into a 1:2 ratio.


Use the number line to complete the statements.



The length of JK is ____
units.

For a ratio of 1:2, divide the length of JK into _____
equal parts.



The point that divides JK in a 1:2 ratio is at _____

Answer 1

• 6 units
• 3 equal parts marked at -7 and - 5
• - 7

Explanation:

Part A

The length of the number line is (-3 - - 9) = (-3 + 9) = 6

Part B

You could do this question by dividing the line into 3 equal parts. That would mean you would put points of a different color at x = - 7 and x = - 5

Part C

The point you want is at - 7

Answer 2

JK = 6 units

3 equal parts

-7

Explanation:

The total distance for JK = -3 - -9 = -3+9 = 6

The length of JK = 6 units

ratio 1:2 total is 3

Divide JK into 3 equal parts

When we divide into 3 equal parts, we split the line at -7 and -5

To have the ratio at 1 to 2 take the 1st point -7