on a map of Australia, two cities are located at s(-6,7) and (-1,-3). Partition SM into a 2:3 ratio from S to M. Label the Partitioning point P and state the coordinates.

Answer 1

The x coordinate of P is

x_P = -6 + (2/3) ( - 1 - (-6) ) = - 2.666666

The y component of P is

y_P = 7 +(2/3) (-3 -7) = .333333