The coordinates of point P along the directed line segment AB , from A(8, 0) to B(3,-2) , so that the ratio of AP to PB is 1 to 4 . A(8,0), B(3,-2)

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Answer 1

P(7, -2/5)

8-3 =5

5/(1+4)=1

8-1=7 =P's x coordinate

0-2=-2

-2/(1+4)=-2/5 = y coordinate