Question

Find the coordinate of the point P that divides each directed line segment in the given ratio. Round the coordinate to the nearest tenth if necessary.

from N to K; 3 to 7

The coordinate of point P is [x].

Answer 1

• 10.8

Explanation:

Coordinates of N and K are:

• N = 18
• K = - 6

The distance KN is:

• 18 - (-6) = 24

Each 1/(3 + 7) = 1/10 part of KN is:

• 1/10*24 = 2.4

3 parts of 1/10 is:

• 2.4*3 = 7.2

The coordinate of point P is:

• P = N - 7.2
• P = 18 - 7.2
• P = 10.8