SOLUTION: In what ratio does the point (a,6) divide the join of (-4, 3) and (2, 8)? Also, find the value of a.

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Question 894517: In what ratio does the point (a,6) divide the join of (-4, 3) and (2, 8)? Also, find the value of a.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the equation of the line containing the points (-4,3) and (2,8).
Let y=6 and determine or solve for x=a.