Math Problem Statement
Given directed line segment CD, if point E divides CD three-fourths of the way from C to D, find the coordinates of E, then plot E.
Solution
To find the coordinates of point , which divides the directed line segment three-fourths of the way from to , we can use the section formula. The section formula states:
\text{If a point P(x, y)A(x_1, y_1)B(x_2, y_2)m:nP are given by:}
Step 1: Set Up the Problem
Let's denote the coordinates of points and as:
Since point divides the line segment three-fourths of the way from to , the ratio is .
Step 2: Calculate the Coordinates of
Using the section formula:
Step 3: Plug in Coordinates of and
Let’s assume the coordinates of are and are .
Step 4: Example Calculation
If has coordinates and has coordinates :
Step 5: Plot the Point
I'll now plot the point on a coordinate plane.
Let's proceed to plot this.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Section Formula
Formulas
Section formula for dividing a line segment
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
High School
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