SOLUTION: Hello, I need help with the following math problem: Given {{{ R(-6, 19) }}} and {{{ S(15,-5) }}}, what are the coordinates of the point on segment {{{ RS }}} two-thirds of th

Question 1042576: Hello,
I need help with the following math problem:
Given and , what are the coordinates of the point on segment two-thirds of the distance from to ?
Thank you,
Nicole
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the x distance from R to S.
Find the y distance from R to S.
Then break up the length in 2/3 and 1/3.
X distance : .
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Y distance : (-5-19)=-24.
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So you can start from R and add (2/3) of the distance or start at S and subtract (1/3) distance.
You'll get the same answer.
I'll start at R.

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