Find the coordinates of point B that lies along the directed line segment from A(-5, 2) to C(11, 0) and partitions the segment i

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Andre45

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Find the coordinates of point B that lies along the directed line segment from A(-5, 2) to C(11, 0) and partitions the segment i

n the ratio of 5:3.
A. (3, 1)
B. (5,3/4)
C. (10, 5)
D. (6, 2)

Mathematics

2 answers:

Leona [12.6K] · Answer 1 · 2026-02-25T05:49:51+03:00

ANSWER

The right choice is B.

EXPLANATION

When point B(x,y) divides

$A(x_1,y_1)$

and

$C(x_2,y_2)$

in the m:n ratio, we establish

$x = \frac{mx_2+nx_1}{m + n}$

and

$y= \frac{my_2+ny_1}{m + n}$

We are tasked with determining the coordinates for point B(x,y), positioned on the directed line segment between A(-5, 2) and C(11, 0), which splits the segment into a 5:3 ratio.

<pThis means:

$x = \frac{5 \times 11+3 \times - 5}{5 + 3}$

$\implies \: x = \frac{55 - 15}{8}$

$\implies \: x = \frac{40}{8} = 5$

$y = \frac{5 \times 0 + 3 \times 2}{5 + 3}$

$y = \frac{0 + 6}{8}$

$y = \frac{6}{8} = \frac{3}{4}$

Consequently, the coordinates for B are

$(5, \frac{3}{4} )$

AnnZ [12.3K] · Answer 2 · 2026-02-25T05:47:24+03:00

Answer:

B. (5,3/4)

Step-by-step explanation:

When a segment defined by endpoints $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is split by a point located on that segment, in the ratio of m to n,

The coordinates of such points are given by,

$(\frac{mx_2+nx_1}{m+n}, \frac{my_2+my_1}{m+n})$

In this case, point B is located along the directed line segment from A(-5, 2) to C(11, 0) and divides the segment with a ratio of 5:3,

Thus, the coordinates of B are,

$(\frac{5\times 11+3\times -5}{5+3}, \frac{5\times 0+3\times 2}{5+3})$

$(\frac{55-15}{8}, \frac{0+6}{8})$

$(\frac{40}{8}, \frac{6}{8})$

$(5, \frac{3}{4})$

Option 'B' is indeed correct.