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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A 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 mus show all work to receive credit. Will give medal to correct answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@diamondboy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ribhu

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@inowalst

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Plz i need help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@sammixboo plz help

sammixboo (sammixboo):

I am really having a hard time understanding the wording for some reaso

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thats the same problem i was having

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ribhu r u gonna help?

OpenStudy (ribhu):

yeah i wlill

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you so much u working it out?

OpenStudy (ribhu):

let the point which divides be (k,1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what comes next?

OpenStudy (ribhu):

3*4+1*2/3+1 , 3*2+1(-1)/3+1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok thanks so much is that it?

OpenStudy (ribhu):

these would be the required coordinates.

OpenStudy (ribhu):

14/4, 5/4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Those are coodinates for Q right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

14/4, 5/4?

OpenStudy (ribhu):

this is called section formula, read some theory on this u will get a very clear picture

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