Question

Find the point, M, that divides segment AB into a ratio of 5:3 if A is at (-4, -2) and B is at

(4, -10).

A) (1, -7)
B) (2, -7)
C) (2, -8)
D) (1, -8)

Answer 1

You have to plug in the ratios into the Line segment formula. Which gives you (1,-7)

Answer 2

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