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Find the coordinates of point, P, which divides the line segment from A = (0, 4) to B = (6, 8) in a ratio of 2:1.

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when a point divide a line segment A (x1,y1) B (x2,y2) into a ration of a:b, the coordinates of that point is x1+[a/(a+b)](x2-x1), y1+[a/(a+b)](y2-y1)
so x=0+(2/3)(6-0)=4
y=4+(2/3)(8-4)=6&2/3 (mixed number 6 and 2 over 3)
(4, 6&2/3) is the answer.
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