SOLUTION: On the line joining (4, -5) to (-4, -2), find the point which is three-seventh the distance from the first to the second point.

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Question 957545: On the line joining (4, -5) to (-4, -2), find the point which is three-seventh the distance from the first to the second point.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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On the line joining (4, -5) to (-4, -2), find the point which is three-seventh the distance from the first to the second point.
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x = (3/7)(-4-4) = -24/7
y = (3/7)(-2--5) = (3/7)(3) = 9/7
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Stan H.