Given:
A directed line segment begins at F(-8, -2), ends at H(8, 6), and is divided in the ratio 8 to 2 by G.
To find:
The coordinates of point G.
Solution:
Section formula: If a point divide a line segment with end points and
in m:n, then the coordinates of that point are
Point G divide the line segment FH in 8:2. Using section formula, we get
Therefore, the coordinates of point G are (4.8, 4.4).