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 the x value for E.

Answer 1

wassup bradely

Answer 2

x= (3(3)+5(11))/(3+5)
=(9+55)/8
=64/8
=8

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Answer 3

the answer choices were 7.5, 7, 5.5, and 5

Answer 4

and 6

Answer 5

x= (mx2+nx1)/(m+n)
x= (3(11)+5(3))/(3+5)
=(33+15)/8
=48/8
=6

Answer 6

ok i get it now my friend

Answer 7

using similar right triangles, the x coordinate should be 3/5 of the way between 3 and 11.

this means x = (3/5)*8 + 3

Answer 8

well that is 6.6

Answer 9

oops, I meant 3/8 of the way.

x = (3/8)*8 + 3 = 6

Answer 10

ok, thanks my friend