Question

question 2
4 pts

1. line segment ab has endpoints at a(-9, 3) and b(1, 8).

we want to find the coordinates of point p so that p partitions ab into a part - to - whole ratio of 1:5.
a. what will the fraction \\( \frac{m}{n} \\) equal in our formula?

Explanation:

Step1: Understand part - to - whole ratio

The part - to - whole ratio is given as \(1:5\). In the formula for the section formula (when considering a point that divides a line segment in a ratio), if the part - to - whole ratio is \(m:n\) (where \(m\) is the part and \(n\) is the whole), here \(m = 1\) and \(n=5\).

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{5}\)