SOLUTION: I need to find the point that is 1/4 the distance from (-3,6) to (7,10). I was wondering what are the proper steps to take.

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Question 878022: I need to find the point that is 1/4 the distance from (-3,6) to (7,10). I was wondering what are the proper steps to take.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2, 8) is the midpoint of (-3,6) to (7,10)
The midpoint of points (-3,6) (2, 8) is (-1/2, 7)
(-1/2, 7) is 1/4 of the way from (-3,6) to (7,10)