(a) Find the points which divide the line joining A(1,3) and B(-4,-1) internally in the ratios:

(ii) 1:1

(iii) 3:1

(b) On the same x-y axes plot the point A(1,3) and B(-4,-1) and draw the line joining them. Add the three points which you calculated in part (a).

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ii) half way: (-5/2,2)

iii) 3/4 the way: (-5*3/4, 1)