Question

Really need help to understand this question!!

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.

Answer 1

this means there's 3 units between A & Q for every 1 unit between Q & B

you can use SAD to find the point Q

Answer 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2WT3Bw-bg

Answer 3

Thank you! This video should help!

Answer 4

@stone20 this still isnt making sense

Answer 5

I created a right triangle like in the video, but I am unsure on how to use my ratio like he did.

Answer 6

suppose a partitions a segment in the ratio 1:1
what does that mean?

that both the partitioned parts are equal!
that is, the point that partitions is a mid-point :)

now what if a point partitions a segment in the ratio 3:1 ??
that means one of the partition is 3 times longer than the other!