Question

Find the point that lies 1/8 of the way on the line A to B, given that A is at -14 and B is at 10.

Answer 1

the point that lies at 1/8 from A = -11

Explanation:

1/8

v

A --------------------|---------------B

-14 0 10

14 + 10 = 24

1/8 x 24 = 3

distance from point A = 3

therefore,

the point that lies at 1/8 from A = -11

Answer 2

-11

Explanation:

Find the distance from point A to point B.

|-14 - 10| = |-24| = 24

Now find 1/8 of the distance from A to B.

1/8 * 24 = 24/8 = 3

Add 3 to the coordinate of point A.

-14 + 3 = -11

Answer: -11