Find the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment AB in the ratio 2:6.

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The first thing we should do is to calculate the distance AB
To do that we must khow the coordinates of the vector AB
Answer: (-3,5)
Step-by-step explanation:
Percent Ratio =2/2+6 =2/8 =1/4
Rise = −7 − 9 = −16, Run = 6 − (−6) = 6 + 6 = 12
x coordinate of P = x1 + Run(Percent Ratio)
x1 is the x coordinate of the starting point (A) of the line segment
x coordinate of P = −6 + 12(1/4) = −6 + 3 = −3
y coordinate of P = y1 + Rise(Percent Ratio)
y1 is the y coordinate of the starting point (A) of the line segment
y coordinate of P = 9 + (−16)(1/4)) = 9 − 4 = 5
The coordinates of the point that divides line segment AB in the ratio 2:6 are (−3,5).