Question

A segment with endpoints A(2,6) and C(5,9) is partitioned by a point B such that AB and BC form a 3:1 ratio. Find B​

Answer 1

Answer:

The coordinate of point B is (4, 8.25)

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to find the coordinates of point B

To do this, we are to use the section internal division formula as follows;

(x,y) = (nx1 + mx2)/(m + n) , (ny1 + my2)/(m + n)

In this case;

(x1,y1) = (2,6)

(x2,y2) = (5,9)

(m,n) = (3,1)

Substituting these values into the section formula, we have;

(x,y) = (1(1) + 3(5))/(1 + 3) , (1(6) + 3(9))/3 + 1)

(x,y) = (16/4, 33/4)

(x,y) = (4,8.25)