Question

Given A (6, -10) and B (9, -1), find the coordinates of point P on B so that P partitions in the ratio 1:2. Write your answer as an ordered pair (a, b).

Answer 1

(a, b) = (7, -7)

Step-by-step explanation:

(9 - 6)/3 = 3/3 = 1

(-1 - (-10))/3 = 9/3 = 3

a = 6 + 1 = 7, b = -10 + 3 = -7

So (a, b) = (7, -7).