document.write( "Question 366448: Points A(2,2), B(x,y) and C(8,6) are collinear and point B is between points A and C. The length of the segment AB is equal to 1/5 the length of segment AC. Find the coordinates of point B. \n" ); document.write( "
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Break up the X and Y distances separately,
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