Answer:
C. (-1,-2)
Step-by-step explanation:
Since C internally divides AB in the ratio AC/CB = 1/2 = m/n where m = 1 and n = 2, we use the formula for internal division.
Let A = (x₁, y₁) = (5, 16), B = (x₂, y₂) and C = (x, y) = (3, 10)
So x = (mx₂ + nx₁)/(m + n)
y = (my₂ + ny₁)/(m + n)
Substituting the values of the coordinates, we have
x = (mx₂ + nx₁)/(m + n)
3 = (1 × x₂ + 2 × 5)/(2 + 1)
3 = (x₂ + 10)/3
multiplying through by 3, we have
9 = x₂ + 10
x₂ = 9 - 10
x₂ = -1
y = (my₂ + ny₁)/(m + n)
10 = (1 × y₂ + 2 × 16)/(2 + 1)
10 = (x₂ + 32)/3
multiplying through by 3, we have
30 = y₂ + 32
y₂ = 30 - 32
y₂ = -2
So, the coordinates of B are (-1, -2)
