We have that
A(-2,-4) B(8,1) <span>
let
M-------> </span><span>the coordinate that divides the directed line segment from A to B in the ratio of 2 to 3
we know that
A--------------M----------------------B
2 3
distance AM is equal to (2/5) AB
</span>distance MB is equal to (3/5) AB
<span>so
step 1
find the x coordinate of point M
Mx=Ax+(2/5)*dABx
where
Mx is the x coordinate of point M
Ax is the x coordinate of point A
dABx is the distance AB in the x coordinate
Ax=-2
dABx=(8+2)=10
</span>Mx=-2+(2/5)*10-----> Mx=2
step 2
find the y coordinate of point M
My=Ay+(2/5)*dABy
where
My is the y coordinate of point M
Ay is the y coordinate of point A
dABy is the distance AB in the y coordinate
Ay=-4
dABy=(1+4)=5
Mx=-4+(2/5)*5-----> My=-2
the coordinates of point M is (2,-2)
see the attached figure
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Given



Required
Determine CD
Since, C is a point on BD, the relationship between the given parameters is;

Substitute the values of BD, BC and CD

Collect Like Terms


Divide both sides by -4


To determine the length of CD;
Substitute 3 for x in 
Hence;

Answer:
≈ -5.1857
≈ -5.4857
≈ 3.7262
Step-by-step explanation:
Rewrite the equation system as:



Now, write the system in its augmented matrix form:
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applying row reduction process to its associated augmented matrix:
Swap R1 and R3, and then Swap R1 and R2:
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R3+2R1
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3R2+2R1
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15R3+20R2
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Now we have a simplified system:


From (3):
(4)
Replacing (4) in (2)
(5)
Finally replacing (5) and (4) in (1)

Answer:
x = -13/3 or -4 1/3 or - 4.333...333
Step-by-step explanation:
-5x - 16 = 8x - 3
-16 = 8x - 3 - 5x
-16 + 3 = 8x - 5x
-13 = 3x
x = -13/3 or -4 1/3 or - 4.333...333
... represents that it has infinite amount of 3's
Answer:9 1/2
Step-by-step explanation: