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  • 08-04-2022
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If x is located at -2 and y is located at -5, find Z such that XY is divided into a 2:1 ratio

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Аноним Аноним
  • 08-04-2022

Answer:

z = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

  • x = -2
  • y = -5
  • z divides xy in the ratio 2 : 1 (m : n)

Solving :

  • Take the section formula
  • z = [my + nx] / [m + n]
  • z = [2 x -5 + 1 x -2] / [2 + 1]
  • z = -10 - 2 / 3
  • z = -12 / 3
  • z = -4
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