Question

A point T on a segment with endpoints D (1, 4) and F (7, 1) partitions the segment in a 3:1 ratio. Find T.

Answer 1

so are we supposed to draw the image

Answer 2

i think so, im not sure

Answer 3

thats all it told me

Answer 4

@snowflake0531 could you help or @haydenwh

Answer 5

@hero

Answer 6

D (1, 4) and F (7, 1)
And we need to find the point that is three-fourths in

So first let's find the 3/4th point between 1 and 7
the difference is 6... and 3/4 of that is 9/2
So then we add that to 1, which is 11/2

do you follow so far?

Answer 7

yeah

Answer 8

So can you do y

Answer 9

its still kinda confusing, but i can do it with help

Answer 10

what numbers do i start out with

Answer 11

The y numbers...
what are they

Answer 12

F (7, 1) ?

Answer 13

No that's a coordinate point...
(x,y) what are the 2 y values

Answer 14

wait.. now im getting confused

Answer 15

D (1, 4) and F (7, 1)
wat are you getting confused about
what are the 2 y values in those 2 (x,y)

Answer 16

4 and 1

Answer 17

Yes and what is the difference betweent he two

Answer 18

6

Answer 19

...
difference.... as in subtraction o-O

Answer 20

oh i was lookin at 7 and 1

Answer 21

3

Answer 22

Yes and what is 3/4 of 3

Answer 23

hint: multiply them together

Answer 24

multiply what together

Answer 25

2.25

Answer 26

Yes and what is 4-2.25

Answer 27

1.75

Answer 28

So we have
(5.5,1.75)

Answer 29

thank yu

Answer 30

yw~