Point P is located at (−2, 7) and point R is located at (1, 0). Find the y value for the point Q that is located 2/3 the distance from point P to point R.

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anonymous · Answer

please try and explain if you can.

whpalmer4 · Answer

Okay, if you want to go 2/3 of the way along a line between point A and B, with point A being the one on the left, calculate 2/3 of the difference of the x value of B - x value of A.  Add that quantity to the x value of A.  That's your x value for the point you are trying to find.  Repeat the process with the y values.