The y-coordinate of the point dividing the line segment from J to K in a 2:3 ratio is
. The formula used considers the ratio and y-coordinates of J and K.
The formula for finding the y-coordinate
that divides the directed line segment from point J to K into a ratio of m:n is given by:
![\[ y_{\text{divide}} = (m \cdot y_2 + n \cdot y_1)/(m + n) \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/high-school/9c1cdev2203gq9fnnw2emkl7isuo2zlhxi.png)
where:
- m and n are the parts into which the line segment is divided,
- y_1 and y_2 are the y-coordinates of points J and K, respectively.
In this case, the ratio is 2:3, so m = 2 and n = 3. The coordinates of points J and K are not provided, so let's assume they are
and
.
Now, substitute the values into the formula:
![\[ y_{\text{divide}} = (2 \cdot 7 + 3 \cdot (-6))/(2 + 3) \]\[ y_{\text{divide}} = (14 - 18)/(5) \]\[ y_{\text{divide}} = (-4)/(5) \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/high-school/ekorm5uz8jkx5atrgf7t10dwnew0w3bke8.png)
So, the y-coordinate of the point that divides the directed line segment from J to K into a ratio of 2:3 is
.
Question:
What is the y-coordinate of the point that divides the directed line segment from J to K into a ratio of 2:3? y = (StartFraction m Over m + n EndFraction) (y 2 minus y 1) + y 1 –6 –5 5 7