Dividing Line Segments

Dividing Line Segments

Grade 9 · Math · 45 min· Hs.g-gpe.b.6

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Learning Objective

I can determine the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment into a given ratio.

Warm-Up Video

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How to partition a line at a point P into a ration of 1:3

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Point P divides the line segment AB in the ratio 1:4. If A is at (2, 3) and B is at (7, 8), what are the coordinates of point P? Show all work. Find the coordinates of point Q that partitions the line segment CD in a ratio of 2:3, where C is at (-1, 5) and D is at (4, 0). Show all work.

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