SOLUTION: Point X is located at (2, −6) and point Z is located at (0, 5). Find the y value for the point Y that is located one over five the distance from point X to point Z.

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Question 863405: Point X is located at (2, −6) and point Z is located at (0, 5). Find the y value for the point Y that is located one over five the distance from point X to point Z.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Point X is located at (2, −6) and point Z is located at (0, 5). Find the y value for the point Y that is located one over five the distance from point X to point Z.
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Let the point be (x,y)
x = (2-0)/5
y = (-6-5)/5
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x = 2/5
y = -11/5 - -2 1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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