Question

What is the Y value of the point that Partitions the directed line segment A.B. into a 1:3 ratio

Answer 1

y = 5

Explanation:

AB = | 8 - (- 4) | = | 12 |= 12

Divide 12 by the sum of the parts of the ratio, 1 + 3 = 4

12 ÷ 4 = 3

Thus

y = 8 - 3 = 5