Question

Find the point, M, that divides segment AB into a ratio of 5:3 if A is at (-4, -2) and B is at
(4, -10).

Answer 1

x coordinate of M=(5x2+3x1)/(5+3)
x1=4,x2=-4

Answer 2

Similarly you can find y coordinate of M
Just put y2 in place of x2 and y1 in place. of x1
Where y2=-10,y1=-2