8.7 - Section Formula
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Practice Questions
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What are the coordinates of point P if A(1,1), B(5,5) and P divides AB in the ratio 1:1?
💡 Hint: Using equal ratios means P is the midpoint.
Find coordinates of P given A(0,0), B(2,2) and the ratio is 1:2.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula with m=1 and n=2.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the section formula calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about what type of problem the formula is used for.
True or False: The section formula can be used for points in a three-dimensional space.
💡 Hint: Recall the dimensions the formula is applicable to.
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Challenge Problems
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Given A(7,8) and B(-2,-1), find coordinates of point P that divides AB in a ratio of 4:1.
💡 Hint: Use the section formula carefully with m = 4 and n = 1.
If points A(0,-3) and B(5,2) are divided by P in a ratio of 2:5, calculate P.
💡 Hint: Apply the section formula to discover the divided coordinates.
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