The endpoints of AB are A(1,4) and B(6,-1). If point C divides AB in the ratio 2:3 The coordinates of c are ________. If point D divides AD in the ratio 3:2 the coordinates of D are ________.
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welshfella · Answer

I cant remember the exact formula  
I'll try and find a link for you.

julianabritt · Answer

thank you so much! do you want to see a picture of the graph or?

welshfella · Answer

http://www.teacherschoice.com.au/Maths_Library/Analytical%20Geometry/AnalGeom_3.htm

julianabritt · Answer

I dont understand this formula at all?

julianabritt · Answer

someone please help!!!!!

julianabritt · Answer

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welshfella · Answer

I have to go now  . I'll be back in a half an hour.

myininaya · Answer

Hey! @julianabritt Let's look at just one dimension. 
So say we have a line segment starting at x=1 going to x=6 and we want to divide this line such that we have a 2:3 ratio .
Would you know how to do this?
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