Concept explainers
a.
Find the points that divide the line segment.
a.
Answer to Problem 50E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
To find the points that divides the line segment joining the given points into four equal parts.
Using the midpoint formula.
Calculation:
The one end of line segment
The coordinate value of
Now find coordinate value of
We have given the coordinates of two end of line segment.
Substitute the value
Hence the coordinates of other end of line segment
b.
Find the points that divide the line segment.
b.
Answer to Problem 50E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
To find the points that divides the line segment joining the given points into four equal parts.
Using the midpoint formula.
Calculation:
The one end of line segment
The coordinate value of
Now find coordinate value of
We have given the coordinates of two end of line segment.
Substitute the value
Hence the coordinates of other end of line segment,
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