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Find point Z that partitions the directed line segment XY in the ratio of 3:2 where X(-4, -2) and Y(6, 3).

User Craphunter
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Answer:

(2 , 1)

Explanation:

point Z (x, y)

x = 3/5 × (6+4) + (-4)

= 3/5×10 -4

= 6-4

= 2

y = 3/5 ×(3+2) + (-2)

= 3/5 ×5 -2

= 3-2

= 1

so, point Z => (2 , 1)

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