Question

A segment with endpoints C(3,4) and D(11,3) is divided by a point E such that CE and DE form a 3:5 ratio. Find E
A.) (6, 3.625)
B.) (5.825, 3.7)
C.) (7.5, 3.4)
D.) (7, 3.5)
Could someone explain to me how to solve this?

Answer 1

I think it is asking that since line line segment CD is divided by line E (which is perpendicular I am supposing) It forms a ratio of 3:5

Answer 2

meaning that one line (specifically the one going across) is 3 inches long and the one going up and down is 5 inches long

Answer 3

What you do is that the coordinates of C and then the coordinates of D and divide them by 5

Answer 4

I'm confused

Answer 5

You have the ratio 3:5 right?

Answer 6

yep

Answer 7

Then take C(3,4) and divide it by the 5 that is in the ratio

Answer 8

it would look like this