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Point J(-2, 1) and point K(4, 5) form the line segment jk. for the point p that partitions jk in the ratio 3:7 what is the y coordinate of p

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Answer:


(11)/(5)

Explanation:

Using the section formula


y_(P) =
(3(5)+7(1))/(3+7) =
(15+7)/(10) =
(22)/(10) =
(11)/(5)

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