find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4,-1)&(-2,-3)
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Solution: A = (-1, 7) and B = (4, -3)
So, x1 = -1, y1 = 7, x2 = 4 and y2 = -3
We also have; m1 = 2 and m2 = 3
Let us assume P is the point of division
Coordinates of P can be calculated as follows by using section formula:
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Hence, P = (1, 3)
So, x1 = -1, y1 = 7, x2 = 4 and y2 = -3
We also have; m1 = 2 and m2 = 3
Let us assume P is the point of division
Coordinates of P can be calculated as follows by using section formula:
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Hence, P = (1, 3)
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