A point M on a segment with endpoints X (1, −2) and Y (10, 3) partitions the segment in a 4:1 ratio. Find M. You must show all work to receive credit.

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anonymous · Answer

can someone please just tell me what m =

yanasidlinskiy · Answer

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Let's do the x part first.  From 1 to 10 is 9 units.
If you divide that into 5 equal parts, each part is 9/5 or 1.8 units.  Four of those units are 4(1.8) or 7.2

yanasidlinskiy · Answer

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