A segment with endpoints F (4, 9) and G (7, 2) is divided by a point H such that FH and GH form a 1:3 ratio. Find H. (5 points)
Select one:
a. (5.3, 6)
b. (4.75, 7.25)
c. (4.1, 7.4)
d. (5.25, 5.75)

Question

A segment with endpoints F (4, 9) and G (7, 2) is divided by a point H such that FH and GH form a 1:3 ratio. Find H. (5 points)
Select one:
a. (5.3, 6)
b. (4.75, 7.25)
c. (4.1, 7.4)
d. (5.25, 5.75)

anonymous · Answer

@whpalmer4 @ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

coordinate of the point which divides the join of the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) in the ratio of m:n 
is given by 
(mx2+nx1)/(m+n) , (my2+ny1)/(m+n)

anonymous · Answer

so what would it be

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

(3*4 + 1*7)(1+3) ,(3*9+1*2)/(1+3)
=19/4,29/4
=(4.75, 7.25)

anonymous · Answer

thnx can you help me on some more please