Question

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Segment upper A upper B is graphed on a coordinate plane. The x-axis ranges from 0 to 10 in increments of 1. The y-axis ranges from negative 2 to 2 in increments of 1.

Determine the coordinates of point G
, that divides the line AB
into two segments with lengths in a ratio of 3:5.

(1 point)
G
is located at (
,
).

A(0,0) B(8,0)

Answer 1

G divides AB so AG:AB = 3:(3+5) = 3/8. From A(0,0) toward B(8,0) this gives x = 0 + (3/8)*8 = 3, y = 0.

G is located at (3, 0).