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A(2,1) P(3,3) B(X,Y) P part AB at 1:4 ratio what is the location of point B?

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The given points are A(2,1) and P(3,3), where B is between A and P.

To find the x-coordinate of B, we use the following formula


x=(a)/(a+b)(x_2-x_1)+x_1

Where a=1 and b=4, using the given coordinates, we have


x=(1)/(1+4)(3-2)+2=(1)/(5)(1)+2=(1)/(5)+2=(2+10)/(5)=(12)/(5)

To find the y-coordinate of B, we use the following formula


y=(a)/(a+b)(y_2-y_1)+y_1

Replacing all values, we have


y=(1)/(1+4)(3-1)+1=(1)/(5)(2)+1=(2)/(5)+1=(2+5)/(5)=(7)/(5)

Therefore, point B is (12/5, 7/5).

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