Partitioning a line
What does it mean to partition a line?
To divide a line segment into parts
What is midpoint?
The point in the middle of the line.
What is distance?
The length of a line.
What is the definition of a ratio?
A comparison of two quantities.
What can a midpoint and endpoint be used to find?
An end point.
What is the definition of a ratio?
A comparison of two quantities
What is the ratio of the partitioned line?
2/5
What is midpoint formula?
M=(X1+X2/2,Y1+Y2/2)
What is distance formula?
Square root of (X2-X1^2)+(Y2-Y1^2) or A^2+B^2=C^2
What is the value of AP and PB
AP=6 PB=4
Find midpoint of line MN
Partition the line from A to B by 3/2
AP=6 PB=4
What do you need to know to partition a line?
Two endpoints and a ratio is needed.
Find the endpoint using midpoint
(9,2)
Find distance of line AC
Distance=25.5