SkyeShadow525 SkyeShadow525

04-02-2019
Mathematics

contestada

Given the points A(-2, 1) and B(8, 6), find the coordinates of the point C on directed line segment AB, that partitions AB in the ration 2:3.

Respuesta :

sqdancefan sqdancefan

04-02-2019

Answer:

C = (2, 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The point C is the weighted average of the coordinates of A and B. The weights are the reverse of the ratio numbers.

C = (3A + 2B)/5 = (3(-2, 1) +2(8, 6))/5 = (-6+16, 3+12)/5 = (10, 15)/5

C = (2, 3)

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The study of the communicative function of touch is known as A) haptics. B) paralinguistics. C) chronemics.

A 16.0 kg canoe moving to the left at 10 m/s makes a head-on collision with a 19.0 kg raft moving to the right at 7.0 m/s. After the collision, the canoe moves

Differentiate between an organic combustion reaction and an inorganic combustion reaction.

The monthly cost of water use is a linear function of the amount of water used (HCF). The cost for using 16 HCF of water is $39.04, and the cost for using 44 HC

Drag the cards to create a two-digit number that matches these rules. Note: Not all cards will be used. ● 0 2 is one of the digits 10 is the nearest ten when ro

Five times a number decreased by 2 is 4, find the number.

In the diagram of a gate, the horizontal bars are parallel and the vertical bars are parallel. Find x and y. Complete the explanation Indicating which postulate

What is 4.5 repeating as a fraction?

A 16.0 kg canoe moving to the left at 10 m/s makes a head-on collision with a 19.0 kg raft moving to the right at 7.0 m/s. After the collision, the canoe moves

What is 4.5 repeating as a fraction?