Question

20 PTS Given the points A(-1,2) and B(7,14), find the coordinates of the Point P on the directed line segment AB that partitions AB in the ratio 1:3.

The coordinates of the point P are:
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Answer 1

P (1 , 5)

Explanation:

A(-1,2) and B(7,14), P (x,y)

AP:BP = 1:3

x = -1 + (1/(1+3))(7 - -1)

= -1 + 2

= 1

y = 2 + (1/(1+3))(14-2)

= 2 + 3

= 5