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A point T on a segment with endpoints D (1, 4) and F (7, 1) partitions the segment in a 3:1 ratio. Find T

 Aug 7, 2020
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We want T to be  3 / (3+1) = 3/4 of the way from D

 

x:  From  1   to 7   is   6 units     3/4 * 6      added to 1  =  5 1/2

y: from    4 to 1     is -3 units      3/4 * -3     added to 4 =   1 3/4

 Aug 7, 2020

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