SOLUTION: Find the coordinates of the points that divide the line segment joining (4,5) and (10,14) into three equal parts. Thanks for your help

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Question 383121: Find the coordinates of the points that divide the line segment joining (4,5) and (10,14) into three equal parts. Thanks for your help
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The distance in x is : 10-4=6.
Divide that in 3.
DELTA%2Ax=6%2F3=2
The distance in y is : 14-5=9.
Divide that in 3.
DELTA%2Ay=9%2F3=3
Starting at (4,5), move (2,3) to get to each new point.
(4,5)+(2,3)=(6,8)
(6,8)+(2,3)=(8,11)
(8,11)+(2,3)=(10,14)
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