On a coordinate plane, point A is located at (2,-4) and point B is located at (5,5). Determine the coordinates that is 5/8 of the distance from B to A. Write in the form (x,y).

Question

On a coordinate plane, point A is located at (2,-4) and point B is located at (5,5). Determine the coordinates that is 5/8 of the distance from B to A. Write in the form (x,y).

Answer 1

A (2,-4) B(5,5)

5 - (5/8)(5-2) = 5 - (5/8)(3) = 5-15/8 = 25/8 = the x coordinate

5 - (5/8)(5- -4) = (5/8)(9) = 5-45/8 = -5/8= the y coordinate

point 5/8 of the way from B to A is (25/8, -5/8)