SOLUTION: Point C(3.6, -0.4) divides AB in the ratio 3 : 2. If the coordinates of A are (-6, 5), the coordinates of point B are ___? If point D divides CB in the ratio 4 : 5, the coordinate
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Question 1071037: Point C(3.6, -0.4) divides AB in the ratio 3 : 2. If the coordinates of A are (-6, 5), the coordinates of point B are ___? If point D divides CB in the ratio 4 : 5, the coordinates of point D are ____?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ratio shows 3+2=5 parts.
Going from A to C taking 3 of these equal parts,
Uses a point formula (that fraction instead of "midpoint" formula).
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The endpoint B is (8.16,-5.24).
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