The Point O Is(0,0) and Point B is(6,9).Point A lies on the line OB.The ratio of OA:AB=2:1.Find the coordinates of Point A. (Method Needed Mostly)thanks....

Answer 1

A is 2/3 of the way from O to B.

So, the x- and y-values are 2/3 of the way from (0,0) to (6,9).

That help some?

Answer 2

Why Is A 2/3 of OB and not 1/3 Steve?

Answer 3

because OA:AB = 2:1

Draw the line OB of length 3
Mark point A such that
OA=2
AB=1

A is 2/3 of the way from O to B

Answer 4

Ok Steve I will Try It .But How Steve? And What If I Used 1/3 In regards from B to 0.A is 1/3 of The way from B to O.Will the answer remain the same.

Answer 5

Yes, you can say A is 1/3 of the way from B to O

That's the same as saying A is 2/3 of the way from O to B.