Question

Find the coordinates of point B on AC such that AB is 1/5 of AC.

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Answer 1

B...(5,-7)

Explanation:

If AB = 1/5 AC

Then for the x coordinate of B

we then say...,

;(8 - - 7) = 15

;1/5 × 15 = 3

; then subtract 3 from the x-coordinate of A

; 8 - 3 = 5

Then for the y coordinate of B

we then say....,

;(-8 - - 3 ) = -5

;1/5 × (-5) = -1

;then subtract (-1) from the y coordinate of A

; (-8 - - 1) = -7

Coordinates of B....(5,-7)