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16. Find the point that partitions AB in the ratio 1:3 from A to B if A(-4,-7) and B (12,5).


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Step-by-step explanation:

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[tex](0, 3)[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

To split AB in the ratio 1:3, we must find the midpoint of the line AM, where M is the midpoint of AB.

[tex]M=((-4+12)/2, (-7+5)/2)=(8/2, -2/2)=(4, -1)[/tex]

Midpoint of AM: [tex]((4+-4)/2, (7+-1)/2)=(0/2, 6/2)=(0, 3)[/tex]