Find the point R that breaks the directed segment \overline{PQ} in a ratio of 1:3, given point P(-4,5) and point Q(4,1). a) (-2,4) b) (2,2) c) (-1,3.5) d) (0,3)
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To do this, we can use the midpoint formula: Midpoint = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2) Plugging in the coordinates of P and Q, we get: Midpoint = ((-4 + 4)/2, (5 + 1)/2) = (0/2, 6/2) = (0, 3) So the midpoint of PQ is (0, 3). Show more…
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