Question


Find the coordinates of point P that lies on the line segment MQ, M(-9, -5), Q(3, 5), and partitions the segment at a ratio of 2 to 5
P = M + 2/7 (Q-M)
P = 5/7 M + 2/7 Q = (5M+2Q)/7
So, for the x value, that would be
(5(-9)+2(3))/7 = -39/7
do y the same way

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