Graph the directed line segment ST with endpoints S(-3,-2) and T(4,5), Then find the coordinates of point P along the directed line segment ST so that the ration of SP to PT is 3 to 4
Graph the directed line segment ST with endpoints S(-3,-2) and T(4,5), Then find the coordinates of point P along the directed line segment ST so that the ratio of SP to PT is 3 to 4
P = [ -3 + (3/7)(4 - -3), -2 +(3/7)(5 - -2) ] =
[ -3 + (3/7)(7), -2 + (3/7)(7)] =
[-3 + 3 , -2 +3 ] =
[0, 1]
Proof
Distance from S to T sqrt[ 7^2 + 7^2] = sqrt(98)= 7sqrt(2)
Distance from S to P sqrt[ 3^2 + 3^2] = sqrt(18) = 3sqrt(2)
SP/ST = 3sqrt(2) / 7sqrt(2) = 3/7 → PT/ST = 4/7 ....so.....
SP/PT = 3 / 4