Question

Point c is on the segment ab which has endpoints a(2,-1) and b(11,5). point c is twice as far from point a as it is from point

b. what are the coordinates of point c

Answer 1

The line is divided in the ration 2:1.

The formula for the x coordinate of c is:-

x = 2*1 + 11*2 / (2+1) = 24/3 = 8

y = -1 *1 + 5*2 / 3 = 9/3 = 3

Coordinates of c are (8,3) answer