What are the coordinates of the point 3/4 of the way from a to b

CrimsonFantasy asked Oct 15, 2022

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What are the coordinates of the point
3/4 of the way from a to b

CrimsonFantasy asked Oct 15, 2022

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Answer:

(-3.5,1.25)

Explanation:

A is at -5,-4 and B is at -3,3

using the slope formula the slope has to be 3.5

meaning 3/4ths of the way is a translation of 1.5 right and 5.25 up making the coordinates (-3.5,1.25)

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