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A(-3, 6) and B(0, 6), what are the coordinates of point P that lies on segment AB, such that AP:PB = 2:1?

Please help me A(-3, 6) and B(0, 6), what are the coordinates of point P that lies-example-1
User Vismari
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Answer:

(-1,6)

Explanation:

P= 1A + 2B

AP + PB

= 1(-3,6) + 2(0,6)

3

= (-3,6) + (0,12)

3

= (-3 + 18)

3

= (-1,6)

Please help me A(-3, 6) and B(0, 6), what are the coordinates of point P that lies-example-1
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