Math Problem Statement

Use section formula

In the given figure, if the line segment AB is intercepted by the y-axis and x-axis at C and D, respectively, such that AC:AD = 1:4 and D is the midpoint of CB, find the coordinates of D, C, and B.

Solution

The problem asks to find the coordinates of points CC, DD, and BB, given the coordinates of point AA, and some ratio conditions for line segments. Let's break it down:

Given:

  • Coordinates of A(2,6)A(-2, 6).
  • Line segment ABAB is intercepted by the yy-axis at CC and the xx-axis at DD.
  • The ratio AC:AD=1:4AC : AD = 1 : 4, meaning ACAD=14\frac{AC}{AD} = \frac{1}{4}.
  • DD is the midpoint of CBCB.

We can solve this step by step using the section formula and midpoint formula:

Step 1: Find coordinates of point DD

Since DD lies on the xx-axis, its coordinates will be D(x1,0)D(x_1, 0). We use the section formula in the ratio 1:41 : 4 to find the coordinates of DD.

The section formula for dividing a line segment joining (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) in the ratio m:nm:n is:

(x,y)=(mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+n)(x, y) = \left( \frac{m x_2 + n x_1}{m + n}, \frac{m y_2 + n y_1}{m + n} \right)

Here, point C(0,yC)C(0, y_C) lies on the yy-axis (as it is the y-intercept). Applying the section formula to divide the segment ACAC:

[ x_D = \frac{1 \cdot x_D + 4 \cdot (-2)}{1 + 4} = \frac{-8}{5}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Section Formula
Midpoint Formula
Ratios

Formulas

Section Formula: (x, y) = ((m*x2 + n*x1)/(m + n), (m*y2 + n*y1)/(m + n))
Midpoint Formula: (x, y) = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2)

Theorems

Midpoint Theorem
Section Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12