SOLUTION: Find point P that divides segment AB into a 2:3 ratio.The point should be closer to A A(−3,1) and B(3,5).

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Question 1038235: Find point P that divides segment AB into a 2:3 ratio.The point should be closer to A A(−3,1) and B(3,5).
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Find point P that divides segment AB into a 2:3 ratio.The point should be closer to A A(-3,1) and B(3,5).
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2:3 --> 2/5 of the distance AB
Find x & y separately.
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For x:
dx = 6
2/5 of 6 = 2.4
Add 2.4 to -3 = -0.6
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For y:
dy = 4
2/5 of 4 = 1.6
Add 1.6 to 1 = 2.6
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--> (-0.6,2.6)