The point P(x,y) is 4/5 of the way from the point A(8, -1) to the point...

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The point P(x,y) is 4/5 of the way from the point A(8, -1) tothe point B(-2, 4). Find the ordinate of point P.

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Let xy divide the line joining points A81 and B24 in the ratio m1 and m2 x x1m2 x2m1 m1m2 y y1m2 y2m1 m1 m2 And as this point 45 of the way It means it is as a distance of 4    See Answer
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