Question

Number line problem. Find the point B that will divide segment AC in a 4:1 ratio. point A is at -3 and point c is at 7

Answer 1

Answer:

Point B would be at 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given segment AC in which point A is at -3 and point C at 7, representing this on the number line shows that there are 10 points from A to C.

                  -3     -2     -1     0     1     2     3     4     5     6     7

                  A                                                                       C

Since the segment AC is to be divided into a ratio 4:1, then moving from point A to B (at point 5) would be the required point. Therefore, point B that would divide segment AC in ratio 4:1 is at 5.

Thus, A is at -3, B is at 5, and C is at 7.