Math Problem Statement

Point O lies on MN such that MO:NO is 1:5. Graph O.

Solution

To graph the point OO on line segment MNMN where the ratio MO:NO=1:5MO:NO = 1:5, we can follow these steps:

  1. Determine coordinates of MM and NN: Let the coordinates of point MM be M(x1,y1)M(x_1, y_1) and point NN be N(x2,y2)N(x_2, y_2).

  2. Find the coordinates of point OO: The point OO divides the line segment in the ratio 1:5. Using the section formula, the coordinates of point O(x,y)O(x, y) can be calculated as: x=mx2+nx1m+nx = \frac{m x_2 + n x_1}{m + n} y=my2+ny1m+ny = \frac{m y_2 + n y_1}{m + n} where m:n=1:5m:n = 1:5, x1,y1x_1, y_1 are the coordinates of MM, and x2,y2x_2, y_2 are the coordinates of NN.

  3. Substitute the values into the formula: Plug in the given ratio and the coordinates of points MM and NN to get the exact position of point OO.

If you provide the coordinates of MM and NN, I can compute the exact coordinates of point OO and help you graph it.

Would you like me to explain the formula in more detail or continue with another step?


Here are five relative questions you might want to explore:

  1. What is the section formula used in other ratios?
  2. How can we use the midpoint formula to verify results?
  3. How does the ratio m:nm:n affect the placement of point OO?
  4. What is the geometric significance of dividing a line segment in a given ratio?
  5. Can you calculate the distance between MM and OO?

Tip: The section formula is useful for dividing line segments in any ratio, and can be used to solve a variety of geometric problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Ratios
Section Formula

Formulas

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

Theorems

Section Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10