Question

What is the y-coordinate of the point that divides the

directed line segment from J to K into a ratio of 2:3?
min live - va) + v1

-6
-5
5
7

Answer 1

• C. 5

Explanation:

The equation is given:

• y = (m/(m+n))(y2 - y1) + y1

Since directed line segment from J to K, m = 2, n = 3, y1 = 1, y2 = 11. Plug in numbers:

• y = (2/(2+3))(11 - 1) + 1 = (2/5)(10) + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5

Correct choice is C. 5