Using the image below, find the y value for the point that divides the line segment XY into a ratio of 1:2.

https://vcsohio.brainhoney.com/Resource/29604429,0/Assets/94666_55a90da1/0604_g2_q3.gif

the correct answer is: -.03

But can someone explain why it's correct ?

Question

Using the image below, find the y value for the point that divides the line segment XY into a ratio of 1:2. 

https://vcsohio.brainhoney.com/Resource/29604429,0/Assets/94666_55a90da1/0604_g2_q3.gif

the correct answer is: -.03

But can someone explain why it's correct ?

jhonyy9 · Answer

first you need calculi the length of xy - what will be sqrt(11^2 +2^2) = sqrt 125 = 5sqrt5
- before i continue it ,i need ask you that on the posted coordinates xy so there are different units on ox axe and oy axe - so is this right,correct sure ?

anonymous · Answer

What do you mean ? @jhonyy9