Ask your own question, for FREE!
Geometry 13 Online
OpenStudy (koakley):

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 AC in the ratio 3 : 2, the coordinates of D are ?

OpenStudy (mecharv):

What is that, that you dont understand?

OpenStudy (mecharv):

Do you know the section formula for straight lines?

OpenStudy (koakley):

No I do not know the formula

OpenStudy (mecharv):

Okay wait.. I will tell you

OpenStudy (koakley):

Ok thanks

OpenStudy (mecharv):

I have found out C for you. Using the same formula you try to find D

OpenStudy (koakley):

Ok let me try give me a few min

OpenStudy (koakley):

D (4,5) is that correct?

OpenStudy (mecharv):

Wait..

OpenStudy (koakley):

Actually I did it again and got (4,1)

OpenStudy (mecharv):

you have the working?

OpenStudy (mecharv):

do you have options?

OpenStudy (koakley):

I'm trying sorry I'm new at this

OpenStudy (koakley):

2(1) plus 3(6)/5 equals 4 and 2(4)plus 3(-1)/5 equals 1

OpenStudy (mecharv):

Yes, That should be right! :)

OpenStudy (koakley):

Cool thanks so much

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!