Question

10. What are the coordinates of point on the directed segment from A(2,-3) to B(8,-6) that

partitions the segment such that AC:CB is 4:2?
(1) (6,-5)
(3) (2,0)
(2) (-2, 2)
(4) (1, 1)

Answer 1

(4, -4)

Explanation:

Using the midpoint formula;

M(X,Y) = {(ax1+bx2)/a+b, (ay1+by2)/a+b}

X = (ax1+bx2)/a+b

Y = (ay1+by2)/a+b

Substitute

X = 4(2)+2(8)/4+2

X = 8+16/6

X = 24/6

X = 4

Also

Y = 4(-3)+2(-6)/6

Y = -12-12/6

Y = -24/6

Y = -4

Hence the required partition is (4, -4)