Question

question 1-8 suppose $overline{xy}$ has one endpoint at $x(0,0)$. what are the coordinates of $y$ if $(5,12)$ is $\frac{1}{3}$ of the way from $x$ to $y$?

Explanation:

Step1: Let coordinates of Y be (x,y).

Using section - formula.

Step2: For x - coordinate

$5=\frac{1\times x + 2\times0}{3}$, so $x = 15$.

Step3: For y - coordinate

$12=\frac{1\times y+ 2\times0}{3}$, so $y = 36$.

Answer:

(15, 36)