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Q1: How do you divide a segment into given ratios?

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Answer: To find the point P that divides a segment AB into a particular ratio, determine the ratio k by writing the numerator over the sum of the numerator and the denominator of the given ratio. Next, find the rise and the run (slope) of the line. Finally, add (k. the run) to the x-coordinate of A and add (k.

Step-by-step explanation: Hope this helps :)

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