SOLUTION: a) Find the coordinates of the point P, which divides the line joining the points, A(-10,35) and B(5,55) in the ration 3:2. b) Find the lengths of AP and PB. Thank you so much

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Question 1128593: a) Find the coordinates of the point P, which divides the line joining the points, A(-10,35) and B(5,55) in the ration 3:2.
b) Find the lengths of AP and PB.
Thank you so much :D

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





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A( -10, 35 ) P( -1, 47 ) =




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P( -1, 47 ) B( 5,55 ) =




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AP = 15
PB = 10
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check answer:
AB =



AB = 25
OK


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