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Point C partitions the directed line segment AB into the ratio 2:3. What are the coordinates of point Cif Ais (-9,7) and point B is (1, - 3).

 Sep 7, 2020
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You need the point that is  2/(2+3)= 2/5ths from a to b

x  from -9 to 1   Is  +10 units     2/5 * 10 added to -9 = -5

y  from 7 to -3 is -10 units   2/5 * -10 added to 7 = 3

 Sep 7, 2020

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