The line segment joining A(6, 3) to B(–1, –4) is doubled in length by having half its length added to each end. Find the coordin
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Answer:
- (9.5, 6.5) and (-4.5, -7.5)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the extended points be A' and B' and add the point M as midpoint of AB
<u>Coordinates of M are:</u>
- ((6 - 1)/2, (3-4)/2) = (2.5, -0.5)
Now point A is midpoint of A'M and point B is midpoint of MB'
<u>Finding the coordinates using midpoint formula:</u>
- A' = ((2*6 - 2.5),(2*3 - (-0.5)) = (9.5, 6.5)
- B' = ((2*(-1) - 2.5), (2*(-4) - (-0.5)) = (-4.5, -7.5)
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