Question

Geometry help!

Answer 1

point Q on a segment with endpoints A (2, −1) and C (4, 2) partitions the segment in a 3:1 ratio. Find Q. You must show all work to receive credit.

Answer 2

my work distance formula:
_/(x2-x1)^2 +(y2-y1)^2=
_/ (2+1)^2+(2-4)^2=
_/ (3)^2+ (2)^2
_/9+4
_/13=
3.6
3.6 is then divided by the ratio 4
3.6/4 =
0.9

0.9 is the multiplied by 3 to equal
2.7

Answer 3

where do I plot my point??

Answer 4

um first of all are you sure your answer is correct?

Answer 5

Yes, I checked it with a teacher He said that 2.7 was the correct answer. My only issue is finding the approximate location to plot the point.

Answer 6

plotting it where? on a line? cordinate plane? what?

Answer 7

making a line segment from point A that measure 2.7 units

Answer 8

may i ask what do you mean where do you plot your point?

Answer 9

if i dont answer that means im eating which will be in a couple of minutes.

Answer 10

I am trying to determine where the point would be on that line segment.

Answer 11

in the middle if you have