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What is the x-coordinate of the point that divides the
directed line segment from J to k into a ratio of 2:5?
A. -4
B. -2
C.2
D.4

Of What is the x-coordinate of the point that divides the directed line segment from-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

The formula to find the x coordinate is


x=(bx_1+ax_2)/(a+b) where x1 and x2 come from the coordinates of J and K, and a = 2 (from the ratio) and b = 5 (from the ratio). Filling in:


x=(5(-6)+2(8))/(2+5)=(-30+16)/(7)=(-14)/(7)=-2

Your choice is B

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