Question

Point E is located at (2, −3) and point F is located at (−2, −1). Find the y value for the point that is 3 over 4 the distance from point E to point F.

A. -2.5
B. -4.5
C. -3.5
D. -1.5

Answer 1

Correct answer is D. -1.5 took the test

Explanation:

Steps:

Find the distance between the y-coordinates of points E and F.

E(2,-3),F(-2,-1)

Calculate 3/4 of the distance between the y-coordinates of E and F.

We need to find distance from point E. That's why we add 1.5 to the y-coordinate of E.

Answer 2

Y-E = (3/4)(F -E)
Y = (3/4)F -(3/4)E +E
Y = (3F +E)/4
Y = (3(-1) +(-3))/4 = -6/4 = -3/2

the appropriate choice is D. -1.5