Question

Point x is located at (-2,-6) and point z is located at (0,5). Find the y value for the point y that is located 1/5 the disteance from point x to point z

Answer 1

-3 1/2

Explanation:

We have to find the distance between x and z along the y-axis.

This will be: 5 - -6 = 11 units

1/5 of 11 = 1/5 × 11

= 11/5

= 2 1/5

Now add 2.5 to -6

2 1/2 + -6 = -3 1/2

The value of y = -3 1/2