Question

Klaus the mouse is scampering across a kitchen floor. His hole it at (0,8) and h to the cheese, then sees some cheese at (11,2). Starting from his hole, Klaus runs exactly one third of the way of the way to the cheese, then stops to stretch his tail and straighten his whiskers. What are his coordinates when he stops?

Answer 1

@peachpi

Answer 2

@misty1212

Answer 3

The x-coordinate changed from 0 to 11. One third of that distance is 11/3. So the x-coordinate of the new point is 11/3

Answer 4

The y-coordinate changed from 8 to 2. What's one third of that distance?

Answer 5

2?

Answer 6

Right. What number is 2 units away from 8 heading to 2?

Answer 7

huh?

Answer 8

6