Question

I need help with #46!!!!

Answer 1

Remark

There are two formulas for doing this. I'll use the one that does not involve the slope. I think it will be easier for you to understand.

Step One

Decide which point is (x1,y1)

Since point P is 2/5 the way up from point A, we will call (x1,y1) point A

Step Two

Write the givens.

Point(A) = (-2,-3)

Point(B) = (3,2)

Step Three

Write the formula

x1 + ratio*(x2 - x1), y1 + ratio(y2 - y1)

Sub and solve.

-2 + 2/5 *(3 - - 2) , -3 + 2/5*(2 - -3)

-2 + 2/5(5) , - 3 + 2

-2 + 2 , - 1

P = (0 , - 1) <<<<<< Answer

If this turns out to be incorrect please notify me.