SOLUTION: Points A(−1.5) and B(6) are marked on a number line. Find the coordinate of point M if it is known that AM:MB=1:2.

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Question 1064088: Points A(−1.5) and B(6) are marked on a number line. Find the coordinate of point M if it is known that AM:MB=1:2.
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hint: Calculate the distance from A to B, then divide by 3.

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