Question

In the diagram, C and D are located such that AB is divided into 3 equal parts. what are the coordinates of C and D.
Can some one walk me through this please.
I'm not coming up with the right answer.

Answer 1

do I find the distance between the two points and divide by 3

Answer 2

u dont need to find the distance between 2 points

Answer 3

distance between A and C is \[9\sqrt{2}\]

Answer 4

use this ..
when a line is divided in to the ratio of m:n
coordinates of c is equal to...

Answer 5

\[( x , y ) = \frac{ mX_{1} +nX_{2} }{ m +n} \ , \ \frac{ mY_{1} + nY_{2} }{ m +n }\]

Answer 6

in ur question it's like this

Answer 7

when u want to find the coordinates of C u can think of this line in this way

Answer 8

and u can use the formula i gave u

Answer 9

when it comes to D

Answer 10

so... same goes for D too

Answer 11

can u do that ?

Answer 12

im trying now

Answer 13

C=0,3
D=3,0