What are the coordinates of the point on the directed line segment from (-2,6) to (3,-9) that partitions the segment into a rati

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o of 3 to 2?

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nikdorinn [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-14T20:08:32+03:00

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Answer:

(1, -3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The point P that partitions AB into the ratio m:n is ...

P = (mB +nA)/(m+n)

The point you're looking for is ...

P = (3(3, -9) +2(-2, 6))/(3+2) = (9-4, -27+12)/5 = (5, -15)/5

P = (1, -3)