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point C(4,2) divides the line segment joining points A(2,-1) and B(x,y), such that AC:CB=3.1. what are the coordinates of point B?
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point C(4,2) divides the line segment joining points A(2,-1) and B(x,y), such that AC:CB=3.1. what are the coordinates of point B?

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Answer:
B(x,y)=B((14)/(3),3)

Explanation:


(4-2)/(3) =x-4\\2=3x-12\\14=3x\\(14)/(3)=x\\\\(2-(-1))/(3)=y-2\\3=3y-6\\9=3y\\3=y

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