SOLUTION: If A(-10, -4) and B(2,6), find the coordinates of P(x, y) that divides AB such that AP:PB = 4:1

SOLUTION: If A(-10, -4) and B(2,6), find the coordinates of P(x, y) that divides AB such that AP:PB = 4:1

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Question 389213: If A(-10, -4) and B(2,6), find the coordinates of P(x, y) that divides AB such that AP:PB = 4:1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The x distance from A to B is
From A to P is 4/5 of the distance,

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