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A segment with endpoints at A(2,-2) and B(14,4) is extended through to point C. If BC = 1/8*AB, what are the coordinates for point C? Express your answer as an ordered pair.

 Jun 24, 2021
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The  coordinates of C  are

 

[  14  + (1/8) (14 - 2)   ,  4  +  (1/8) ( 4  -  - 2)   ]   =

 

[    14  +     12/8  ,   4    +  6/8   ]  =

 

[  14  +  3/2     ,   4  +  3/4   ]  =

 

(  31/2  ,  19/4)

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jun 24, 2021

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