Math Problem Statement

The point Q lies on the segment PR. Find the coordinates of Q so that PQ is 5/7 of PR.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine the coordinates of point QQ on the segment PRPR, such that PQPQ is 57\frac{5}{7} of PRPR.


Step-by-step solution:

  1. Given Data:

    • Point P(29,12)P(-29, 12)
    • Point R(6,2)R(6, -2)
    • QQ divides PRPR in the ratio 5:25:2 since PQPR=57\frac{PQ}{PR} = \frac{5}{7}.
  2. Formula for section division: If a point Q(x,y)Q(x, y) divides a line segment PRPR in the ratio m:nm:n, the coordinates of QQ are: Q(mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+n)Q\left( \frac{m \cdot x_2 + n \cdot x_1}{m+n}, \frac{m \cdot y_2 + n \cdot y_1}{m+n} \right) Here:

    • P(x1,y1)=(29,12)P(x_1, y_1) = (-29, 12)
    • R(x2,y2)=(6,2)R(x_2, y_2) = (6, -2)
    • m=5m = 5, n=2n = 2.
  3. Plug in values:

    • For xx-coordinate of QQ: xQ=56+2(29)5+2=30587=287=4x_Q = \frac{5 \cdot 6 + 2 \cdot (-29)}{5+2} = \frac{30 - 58}{7} = \frac{-28}{7} = -4

    • For yy-coordinate of QQ: yQ=5(2)+2125+2=10+247=147=2y_Q = \frac{5 \cdot (-2) + 2 \cdot 12}{5+2} = \frac{-10 + 24}{7} = \frac{14}{7} = 2

  4. Final Coordinates: Q(4,2)Q(-4, 2)


Would you like additional details or help with another question? Here are related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you derive the section formula for dividing a line segment in a ratio?
  2. What is the midpoint of the segment PRPR?
  3. How would the solution change if QQ divided PRPR externally in the same ratio?
  4. What is the length of PQPQ and QRQR?
  5. Can you verify PQPR=57\frac{PQ}{PR} = \frac{5}{7} using the coordinates?

Tip: When using the section formula, always confirm whether the division is internal or external for accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Ratio and Proportion

Formulas

Section formula for internal division

Theorems

Section formula theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12