When we are to divide the line segment such that the ratio is 1:2, there are actually 3 parts of the segment. First, we determine the distance between the coordinates and divide the distance by 3. Then, we add the quotient to the x-coordinate.
x-coordinate: (2 - 9) / 3 = -7/3
y-coordinate: (6 - 3 ) / 3 = 1
Adding them to the coordinates of a,
x - coordinate: (9 - 7/3) = 20/3
y - coordinate: (3 + 1) = 4
Thus, the coordinates are (20/3, 4).
<span>2x-4y=32
2x-8y=48
--------------subtract
4y = - 16
y = -4
</span>2x-4y=32
2x- 4(-4)=32
2x + 16 = 32
2x = 16
x = 8
answer
(8, -4)
