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Given that C is at (-6, -1) and D (4, 8), find the point P that partitions CD into the ratio of 1:3.

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Answer:

The coordinates of point P are (-7/2, 5/4)

Explanation:

Here, we want to give the coordinates of the point P that divide CD in the given ratio

To do this , we shall be making use of a mathematical formula;

Let’s say the ratio 1:3 represents a:b, our formula those becomes

{(bx1 + ax2)/(a + b) ,( by1+ay2)/a+b}

From the question, we can identify that

(x1,y1) = (-6,-1)

(x2,y2) = (4,8)

a = 1 and b = 3

Plugging these values into the formula we have

3(-6) + 1(4)/(1+3) , 3(-1) + 1(8)/(1+3)

= (-18 + 4)/4 , (-3+ 8)/4

=-14/4, 5/4

= (-7/2, 5/4)

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