Question

Find the coordinates of the point P that lies along the directed line segment from A(5,-2) and B(-5, 3) and partitions the segment in the ratio of 1 to 3.

answer choices:

0.75, -2.5)

(-2.5, 0.75)

(-0.75, 2.5)

2.5, -0.75)

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Answer 1

D. (2.5;-0.75)

Explanation:

the coordinates of the given point P can be:

(2.5;-0.75) or (-2.5; 1.75).

Among the suggested answers the correct one is D only.