Question

A point Q on a segment with endpoints A (2, −1) and C (4, 2) partitions the segment in a 4:1 ratio. Find Q. You must show all work to receive credit.

Answer 1

like a first idea use the distance formula

@Laylalyssa

Answer 2

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jhonyy9
like a first idea use the distance formula

@supie
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Answer 3

The distance formula is
\(d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}\)
??

Answer 4

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @supie
The distance formula is
\(d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}\)
??
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yes supie using this you can find the segment what you need partitions it in the ratio of 4:1

Answer 5

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @supie
The distance formula is
\(d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}\)
??
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good job

Answer 6

Thanx

So then we plug in x2, x1, y2, and y1
x2=4
x1=2
y2=2
y1=-1
so
\(d=\sqrt{(4-2)^2+(2-(-1))^2}\)
???

Answer 7

do u still ned help?